Chapter 9 - Steal Like an Artist [Book Summary]
In the 9th chapter, Austin advised to Be Boring.
It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You don’t have that energy if you waste it on other stuff. And establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time.
If you notice, writing a page each day doesn’t seem like much. But do it for 365 days and you have enough to fill a novel. So, keep a log book to track how far your ship has sailed.
“Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”
- Gustave Flaubert
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