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[CA] 7 Psychological Reasons You Get Writer’s Block (And How to Overcome Them)
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If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Over the past few months, a lot of y'all have voiced interest in learning more about writing and creativity. It's no surprise, because whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or creator—creating, distilling, and expressing your ideas is a powerful way to get your message across, connect with people all over the world, and effect change. But one of the biggest things that trips people up is what we typically call "writer's block." So today, we're diving into the psychology of what causes writer's block and how to overcome it. Also, I've been away for a few weeks (not because of writer's block, haha), so I've got three awesome podcast episodes for you to check out at the end of today's email (including navigating entrepreneurship and being neurodivergent, contrarian relationship tips, and a deep dive into procrastination and why productivity hacks don't work). Alright, onward to this week's article... This Week's ArticleA blank page is a glimpse into eternity. It simultaneously contains every possibility imaginable and an endless expanse of nothing. Sometimes you’re inspired by the limitless possibilities contained within it. Other times, you’re crippled with existential angst by the endless void staring back at you. Writer’s block is a bitch to deal with. But understanding the psychology behind it can help you conquer it once and for all—so the blank page can be inspiring, instead of intimidating. Most advice revolves around telling you to “just push through it,” but this doesn’t work for most people. Because writer’s block is a symptom—not the root cause—of what you’re actually struggling with. Before you can conquer writer’s block, you have to understand what’s causing it. So here are 7 psychological reasons why you get writer’s block, and how to overcome them…
🚨New Content Alert🚨📺 New YouTube Video: 10 Nontraditional Relationship Tips from a 10-Year RelationshipMy girlfriend Rychelle and I recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary. And over the past year or so, she's pivoted away from academia and into entrepreneurship as a relationship coach (and I'm super proud of her for taking the leap into entrepreneurship). To commemorate our anniversary and her new endeavor, we sat down and shared 10 nontraditional relationship insights we've learned that go against most relationship advice out there and that we feel have been instrumental in helping our relationship grow stronger every single day. So, if you want to level up your relationship or are just curious about our contrarian perspectives, check it out! 🎤 New Guest Podcast Episode: Neurodiversity and EntrepreneurshipHow can you succeed in business if you’re neurodivergent? Entrepreneurship brings the promise of freedom and autonomy, but it also comes with unique psychological challenges that many neurodivergent entrepreneurs struggle to navigate. I had the chance to sit down with Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff on their podcast, Divergent Conversations, where they highlight the raw, authentic, lived experiences of the neurodivergent community, amplify the voices of neurodivergent advocates and individuals, and offer guidance and support. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of psychology, entrepreneurship, and core values and lessons we’ve all learned that have helped us navigate our lives and goals as neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Here’s the link to the episode on all platforms. Or search “Neurodivergent Conversations Episode 66: Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs (Part 2): The Psychology of Entrepreneurship [featuring Corey Wilks]. 🎤 New No Clear Answers Episode: How to Overcome Procrastination (And Why Productivity Hacks Don’t Work)In less than a week, this has already become our most popular episode in the show's history, which is awesome. What causes us to procrastinate? Why is procrastination so common in our lives? Can procrastination ever be helpful, or is it always an obstacle to the life we want? Is procrastination just a mental weakness or character flaw? What are the most powerful strategies to help you overcome procrastination in your own life? We dive into all these issues and more on this episode, so check it out! Until next time—memento mori, Corey |
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If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. You've probably heard of all the popular productivity hacks that promise to help you finally beat procrastination, like: The Pomodoro Technique The Eisenhower Matrix The Pareto Principle Parkinson's Law Habit Stacking Like a Pokémon master, you've collected them all. Yet you still haven't actually beaten procrastination. Today, I'm going to break down the psychology behind why most productivity advice has failed you when it comes to beating...
If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Have you ever wondered what things you need to do to absolutely guarantee your business fails? Well in this week's article, I'm going to walk you through 9 of the worst and most common ways to do it—so you can either copy them or...you know...avoid them so you don't fail...your choice. This Week's Article I’ve coached VC-backed founders, 7-figure creators, and bootstrapped entrepreneurs across industries (AI, CPG, tech, media, etc.). Each of them...
If this was forwarded to you, you want to share it, or want to read it in your browser, here is a link to the online version. Hey, ever wonder if it's possible to straight up make success inevitable? Like, what are the specific skills you could practice that would effectively guarantee you succeed in almost any endeavor? Great question. Turns out, you can—which is why we're diving into it today! Today's Article Read time: 12 minutes (click here to read in browser or save it for later) It’s...