How Writing 1000 Words a Day Changed My Life

I wrote at least a thousand words a day every day from the age of twelve on. — Ray Bradbury, Zen and the Art of Writing)

If I waited to be inspired I would be screwed)

Writing in many ways is like planting seeds. You [plant seeds today for the person you eventually want to become](https://medium.com/the-mission/plant-seeds-today-for-who-you-eventually-want-to-become-c72c3486c3c6).)

In his book *The Happiness Advantage*, the author Shawn Achor talks about how reducing the amount of energy it takes to do something increases the likelihood you’ll do it.)

“All good writing begins with terrible first efforts” — Anne Lammot)

Inspiration is an unreliable strategy for creative work. The muse is a fickle mistress and she tends to show up on her own schedule. You on the other hand have the option to show up every day.)

Understanding your own behavioral patterns and the results they produce is the closest thing to a “success” pill you could find.)