When Mailing it in Works for Me

I’ve got a confession. I’ve been mailing it in on the blog the last several days.

I’ve published my daily posts on schedule, but the content has been pretty weak, more about checking the publish box than really writing anything. And I’m doing it again today.

But it works for me.

Most things aren’t worth doing if you don’t do them right. Blogging is not one of those things for me. It’s like exercising, eating, or personal hygiene. Sometimes it’s too costly to do it super duper great. But it’s definitely better to get in a few push-ups, get some calories, and wash your face than to ignore them entirely until conditions are perfect.

Daily blogging is for me, and the primary benefit is the routine, therapeutic nature. Yeah, I don’t feel great when I published something weak. But the benefit I get of just sticking with it and getting something out there until I can do something more substantial is worth the cost of a weak post. Non-zero days build momentum, and getting and keeping momentum might be the greatest path to success.

So here it is, another one mailed in! As long as I keep at it, I’ll get some great ones out every so often. Until then, one more day checked off!