If you've been reading this blog or following me on Twitter for a while, you may know that I've been working on new book for the last year. I'm really close to being done, with maybe 10,000 words to go, but as I get closer, I find that I'm running into more resistance.
In short, it's getting harder and harder to write.
Have been working with a business coach for the last year and talked to him about this earlier today. His solution was something called a "punitive nudge."
So I've just written out several $250 checks to Westboro Baptist Church and sent them to him. If I miss a day of writing, he mails one.
And I'm not going to let that happen...
Which means the book will be available very soon.
More details:
- The book will be called $100,000 Musician. It will show you what it takes to be one.
- It will be available here, free of charge. Subscribe to the feed to make sure you don't miss it.
- Within the next month, I will be looking for a select number of musicians to look over a pre-release copy and provide me with feedback on what needs to be added or expanded on. If you're interested getting a jump on everybody and helping me to make this book great, subscribe to the feed to make sure you see the announcement.
That's hardcore Dave.... But I'm sure effective. Someone else turned me onto a Seinfeld technique. I have a page filled with boxes from 1 to 365 and every day that I write I get to put a red X in the box. And the goal is to not break the chain of red X's.
Less extreme than potentially giving money to morons, but it's working for me so far.
Looking forward to the new book!
Posted by: Phil Johnson | January 13, 2012 at 01:18 AM
Hi David, this is Tamal and my first time posting a comment. I like the idea that your friend suggested, $250 sent everyday if you miss a day writing.
I gotta start something like that. (I am doing some sort of marketing and needs me to work everyday on that)
And I am a lazy guy :)
Though I subscribed to your feed in my mail and would like to read your copy Dave. Just get on to it and write and keep us informed :D
Posted by: Tamal | January 13, 2012 at 05:52 AM
I think the Seinfeld option is great. That's something I'd love to see built in to a task manager like Things.
Posted by: David Hooper | January 13, 2012 at 06:48 PM