On one of my publisher loops,
an author wrote
asking for help.
He hasn’t been ‘inspired’ lately.
One of the best answers
was given by… well…
one of the most successful authors.
(Imagine that)
She told him
“Suck it up, princess.”
She explained that he isn’t a hobby writer.
He is a professional writer
and professional writers write no matter what.
It is a job.
If we don’t show up,
we don’t get paid.
She pointed out that inspiration is flakey.
If he waits for inspiration,
he could be waiting for a while.
Discipline is what divides professionals from hobbyists.
Are you a hobby entrepreneur,
waiting for divine motivation
to make that sales call,
that marketing plan,
develop that product?
Or are you a professional entrepreneur,
doing what needs to be done
regardless of how inspired you feel?