Do you sometimes get stuck in the middle of writing something? Writer’s block and challenges with time management are common problems. I found a tip that may help in
When: the scientific secrets of perfect timing
by Daniel Pink
. The book discusses how to act at the right times, and how to overcome challenges at different points.
photo courtesy of Miklós Barabás [CC BY-SA 4.0]
One person can help
One of Pink’s tips aims to help people who are stuck at a midpoint. “Picture one person who will benefit from your efforts. Dedicating your work to that person will deepen your dedication to your task,” he says.
I’ve met many advisors who struggle with completing blog posts, quarterly letters, or white papers. If you’re among them, would you feel more motivated to finish your blog post about 529 plans when you think about your meeting next week with the Millers, who want to help fund their grandchildren’s education? What if you think about a prospect with a highly concentrated stock portfolio, when you work on your white paper about diversification? Those thoughts would make a difference for me.
Added benefit for writers
Thinking of one person in your target audience is a doubly helpful tip for writers. Why?
