Hope you're doing well and your words are flowing like a serene river! Today, I'd like to take a peek into the daily habits of a favorite author of mine—Ryan Holiday. He's not just a successful writer; he's a modern-day Stoic whose practices can enlighten our writing journey. Now, let's step into his shoes (or sandals, if we're keeping it Stoic 😉).
Morning Pages: Ryan loves his journal. He believes in starting his day with an intimate conversation with himself, offloading thoughts, preparing for the day, and articulating his gratitude. Consider your own morning pages as a warm-up, like stretching before a marathon, but for your brain.
Feeding the Brain: Our man is a bookworm. No doubt, some part of his morning is likely spent nestled in the pages of a good book. How about us? Well, reading widely can fuel our creativity and give us a delicious buffet of ideas to choose from for our writing.
Walk it Out: Ryan frequently takes long walks. A little stroll can give you a break while keeping the mental gears turning. Trust me, a walk might be all you need to break through that pesky writer's block!
Embracing Solitude: If you've read his work, you know Ryan values solitude. It's his secret sauce for deep thinking and creativity. Aspiring authors, how about carving out a little 'me' time in our mornings for our thoughts to dance freely?
Early Bird Writing: Like many successful authors, Ryan prefers tackling his writing work early in the day. His mantra? Use your freshest, most energetic hours to wrestle with your biggest creative challenges.
Mindful Moments: While he doesn't explicitly talk about meditation, Ryan often emphasizes mindfulness and reflection. This can look different for everyone - maybe it's five minutes of quiet sipping your morning coffee, or perhaps it's a quick mindfulness exercise.
Now, remember folks, these are insights into Ryan Holiday's habits, not strict rules. The key here is to take these practices and mold them into something that suits our unique lifestyle and creative rhythm. After all, we are authors, and personalizing is what we do best!
Let's experiment with these habits and see how they enhance our writing journey. And remember, a day in the life of a Stoic begins with the morning light.
-Andrew
The Indie Author Method
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