Some years ago, I was listening to a famous writer and coach discuss his works and what has helped him remain consistent over the years. One of my takeaways from the discussion was the importance of practice.
He emphasised that no growth occurs without practice, and no sustained relevance without constant and continued practice.
What is going to work?
When I began this blog, I was so obsessed with figuring out what posts would do well and what wouldn’t work. I was always researching SEO, keywords, and the rest so much that the original vision I had to start writing began to wane. Instead of writing on the things God places in my heart or things I’ve learnt and taught people over the years, I was wasting precious time on things I have no control over. Instead of learning how to be a better writer, I was busy obsessing about non-essentials.
Many people waste so much time thinking about what is going to work and what is not going to work. They set out just trying to figure out this ‘important’ question. But most times in life, you will never know what is going to work and what is not going to work. In fact, some projects you believed wouldn’t succeed ended up doing better than the ones you were certain would work.
I’m not discarding the place of planning and analysis; however, the answer to your question can only be found in practice. As the famous Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, puts it, life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.
Whether you are worried about growing, becoming relevant, or remaining relevant in any field, there is no better way to achieve these than constant practice.
So, practice, practice, and keep practising. Your answer will come through constant, continued practice.
