3 Mental Superpowers You Can Achieve From Being a Consistent Writer

I’m a different person now.

I was in a deplorable mental space at that time.

I had no idea where my life would go.

I had just cold-called twenty local businesses a day for weeks on end. I filled my notepad past the margins with phone numbers. Every time I got a rejection, I’d cross out the number in blue ink — there was blue ink all over the paper.

The phone numbers that surpassed the dreaded ink-splatter never followed up with me.

I could’ve taken that rejection laying down and gave up. Heck, I almost did for a hot minute…but I kept writing.

Now, I’m in the best mental space I can be and it’s all because I remained consistent this time. So if you want the simplest mental health tip ever, listen closely — be consistent. Ok? Alright.

Consistency taught me not to think too much about my destination.

I wanted success. And I wanted it fast.

Seeing so much hustle porn online convinced me that I had to be an entrepreneur of some sort to be happy in my life. Plus, the idea of working for yourself didn’t seem too shabby either. During that time I flailed around searching for different side-hustles online that could make me a quick buck.

Here’s a glimpse of what I tried:

• eBay reselling — I saw Gary Vee and a YouTuber I followed making thousands from flipping items on eBay so I thought I’d try it. I lost more money than I gained. I have a 500-dollar pair of shoes I bought sitting in my basement now from never getting sold.
• Digital marketing — Everyone online made digital marketing out to be some sort of pregnant cash monster. You’d post ads online and get money from clients while you sit in your chair and eat Kit Kats all day. It all went south for me when none of my leads followed up.
• Dropshipping — I didn’t even get my foot in the door with this one. I never had a chance. Too much startup capital and it looked complicated as hell.

When I began taking writing seriously and I started facing rejection with my heart on my sleeve, I got better. I made a promise to myself to write every single day for a year.

I’m two months away from finishing that goal.

Writing every day caused me to love the process even more. I’m on a slow grind. Even though it will take years, I’m fine with that because look at how much I’ve improved at writing in ten months!

Enjoy the ride.

The process is beyond fun if you’re willing to stick with something.

Consistency forced me to believe in myself — and invest in my abilities.

Your biggest life assets are your skills.

What are you good at? What do you love to do? What are you willing to invest your time in so you constantly improve?

After failing at so many business ventures, I lost my sense of investment. I didn’t think I had any skills to give to the world (says the four-year French speaker and the six-year saxophone player).

It’s like everything you thought you were good at in the past is suddenly shit now.

Writing every day forced me to break out of my shell.

I knew I sucked at writing, but I had to perk up and put my crap out there. The worst thing that could happen is the internet crashes. So I closed my eyes and went all in.

The fact that I’ve been on this long of a writing streak and I’m starting to see an improvement in my writing is crazy. And the best part…I haven’t even started yet.

That proves that everyone has a skill that’s worth investing in.

You just have to wait a few years to see your return.

Consistency gets me pumped for the future.

If I keep going the rate I’m going now, I’ll be a great writer in five years.

Just watch.

What’s crazy is that a year or so ago, I would’ve never said those words. I failed at so many get-rich-quick pipe dreams that I thought my life would be over if I didn’t make them work. Or worse…I’d be stuck at my crappy movie theater job again dealing with condescending managers.

I couldn’t stomach doing the latter ever again.

Let me ask you this question since I don’t know you that well. How old are you?

I’m twenty.

To be honest, if I started applying this concept of consistency when I’m forty, I guarantee you that I’d still feel twenty. Why?

I now understand what hard work and consistency can produce. It’s more powerful than you know. So powerful that it can become your fountain of youth.

Unless you’re on your deathbed, it’s never too late to be consistent.

Final Thought

I’m a different person now.

Imagine who you could be in two years if you just stay consistent. Your mental health will improve drastically because you won’t be too focused on your destination, you’ll start investing in your skills, and you’ll be over the moon for the future.

So what are you waiting for?

Put your head down and start grinding (for years).

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