WRITE, right?


One of the benefits of writing and publishing these blogs is it not only makes me a better writer but also forces me to think better.

In my previous blog, I told you about reading. Well, now it’s time to write! Reading is like watering (nurturing) a plant. Writing is the plant bearing fruit. Writing makes you THINK and that is something you aren’t doing these days! We got social media and we are continuously fed junk on it! And eventually, our thoughts revolve around the same. Indeed, we are doing nothing but thinking junk!

When was the last time you wrote? Huh? When you were in High school? Why did they even ask us to write essays or made us expand ideas? Well, you have lots of thoughts every day, right? And some of them are good. However, you aren’t able to remember all of them. That’s when writing them down becomes necessary.  

 

HOW OFTEN ARE WE THINKING?

Except for schools, colleges, or at work, how often do you think? You are just sunk deep in your phone replying to the messages, checking the feed, watching stories and statuses and, binging movies and web series, or sleeping for more than required. Well, you aren’t READING, you aren’t THINKING and you aren’t WRITING! And, you expect growth; or a raise at your job; or success in your life? How Ironic!


WHY SHOULD I WRITE?

“Just try it yourself: write a short essay (1-2 pages) about any of these following topics in a way that a stranger could understand:

-        Who am I?

-        What do I believe?

-        What’s most important for me?

-        What’s my political view and why?

-        What’s my opinion on black lives matter, trump, gender, religion, nutrition, work ethic, dogs, hipsters....... and why is that my opinion?

You’ll realize very quickly that even if you thought you knew your opinion, you’ll struggle to put it into any cohesive form.

It’s because we don’t think in full sentences and even less so in full arguments when we’re inside our heads. Oftentimes we just adopt our opinions based on what people around us believe or whatever headline we had read most recently. We never go through the hassle of explaining ourselves.

Writing forces this. (Especially if you are showing it to others) You wouldn’t dare put out half-finished sentences or making your case without a strong argument for it.” – Finn Thormeier. (My German friend)  

 

HOW TO TURN WHAT YOU JUST READ INTO REALITY

       1.   Start writing a diary.


It’s the simplest. It is nothing but writing down how your day was and, what you did all day. It’s simple, it’s easy and it makes you realize if you actually did something the whole day or you just wasted it. It’s a great thing to keep your track.

 

         2.  Write short stories.

 

Make them as per your likes. Mashup all genres if you want. They are your stories so you decide.

 

FOR EXAMPLE, A person named Ron Roy wrote 26 short stories picturing three kids and named the book series as ‘A to Z mysteries’ (26 alphabets, 26 stories).

 

Writing stories is easy and exciting. You can even make yourself the hero! Anything goes! It’s completely your choice.

 

      3.  Write a poem / a song.


 If you are good at rhyming (which most everyone is) then create a poem. Again! Anything you like! Make it romantic, funny, filled with suspense, or any other way you want.

 

     4.   Write a blog.


This is about “creating” information. You can write about anything. You can write about sports, politics, education, cultures, or your passion or anything you are willing to. 


AN IDEA (UP FOR GRABS)


So if you are passionate about something then grab someone who’s passionate about that thing as well. (See I already told you in my previous blog that UNKNOWKINGLY you become like people you surround yourselves with). Read about something that is new in your passionate field, write your thoughts down on it and share it with your friend (who’s also passionate about it).

This way you learn, you think and, you write……. and, also, you teach!

                                                 

Also do try to read "THINK AND GROW RICH" a book by Napoleon Hill.

 

 

       


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