Breaking through the mental block

Motivation is a fascinating thing. Sometimes you have it, other times it’s no where to be found.

I started writing a blog to inspire me, and others, with any random thoughts and ideas that came to mind. Then I realized that I haven’t actually written anything in a very long time. Like all skills, writing takes practice. Practice makes perfect, but to a perfectionist like me, it’s hard to sit down and write when what’s coming out is pure crap.

In fact, the most inspirational piece I’ve heard is from Ira Glass (This American Life), on the subject of sucking. Though the topic is on storytelling, his message is very universal for beginners: you’re going to suck, deal with it and overcome by putting in the effort.

Some other things that I also found helpful are:

• Read Whining, Blue Smoke & the Mechanics of Getting Unstuck
• Make a list of “inspiration” tagged items in delicious or your preferred bookmarking platform. Here’s mine.