It’s a choice, writing is. One that belongs to you and me. We get to choose it (or not) every single day. So whether or not the world hears your message — whether you leave the impact you were born to make — is entirely up to you.” – Jeff Goins

He’s right. This powerful statement doesn’t just pertain to writing though. It goes beyond putting the pen to the paper, or your fingers to the keyboard. It relates to our lives. Our hopes. Our dreams. Our goals.

We make a choice every day whether we will give up or keep going. 

To be honest, there are days I give up on writing, then I pick myself back up and keep going. Why? Because whether or not the world hears my message, writing is in my blood. It’s something I was born to do.

In Jeff Goins’ new ebook, You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One), he’ll give you a few good punches in the gut with his authenticity and proven steps to not only calling yourself a writer, but actually acting like one.

My gut punch came when I read these words:

At some point in your journey, you find yourself writing for the approval of others, not for pure love of the craft. You’re no longer satisfied with your passion, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

He read my mind in the process of writing the book. Not long ago I found myself writing for the approval of others. My passion was turning into the need to please others, to live up to unmet expectations I had placed on myself.
But there was something I could do about losing my passion. Stop writing for others and starting writing for myself. So I did that. I quit following the rules.  I feel so much better!
Some other topics Jeff covers in the book:
Fear of Failure

Real artists risk failure every time they release their work into the world. If your words are going to matter, you will have to do the same. You will have to let go.”

Branding Yourself

A brand is who you are. But it’s more than that. It’s your truest self. The part people remember.”

The Deception of Multitasking

Multitasking is a myth. You can either create or react. But you can’t do both. Choose wisely.”

Being You

You have to be yourself, to speak in a way that is true to you.”

The book is pretty great. You get the idea. Read it for yourself. Don’t just take my word for it. You won’t regret spending the $4.99.
Here’s my review in short:
Great book full of practical steps and great truth! Whether you’re struggling to call yourself a writer or pursue any dream, You Are a Writer will motivate you to get your butt in gear and stop messing around.
What choice are you making today? To give up or keep going? 

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