Do it every day
You should write every day.
You could make money several different ways. Physical labor. Stunning good looks. Swinging a hammer. Mowing a lawn. Tap dancing.
As much as you think your good looks could generate your salary…well, I won’t be the one to tell you.
Most of ya’ll reading this make money another way. With your ideas.
If you get paid for your ideas then you are a knowledge worker. Your ideas are your greatest asset.
That means you, data leader, data practitioner, product manager, or business leader.
The fastest way to get ahead of your competition is to...
Write every day.
The majority of your peers and leaders won't do it. They think it's a nice idea, but not essential.
Your ability to think clearly, articulate well, ask questions, and analyze ideas is your differentiator.
The clearest way to surface, analyze, and refine ideas is to write.
No one has to read it.
It doesn't have to go on LinkedIn or a newsletter or a substack.
It can land in a private journal.
A notes app.
The back of your hand.
A napkin at Starbucks.
I don’t care where.
It just matters that you do it.
The more you...
Capture ideas.
Process ideas.
Innovate on your ideas.
The more you set yourself apart in your industry.
You won't notice much after a few days.
But the momentum runs downhill.
And after just a few months
You find yourself sharper
With clearer thinking
And more ideas
I’m here,
Sawyer
