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The best skill to learn while you're stuck at home
Miguel Guinard • April 16, 2020
Today is April 16, 2020. The Covid-19 situation changed our way of life, and you are either scared or proactively adapting to the new normal. At some point, the pause on the economy will resume, and we will move on to find a new normal.
Whether we like it or not, we are learning something new and created new habits. It is up to us to make sure that what we learn will be beneficial for the rest of our life.
I want to share some things I've learned that have benefited me, and I hope that if you haven't done so already, that you take inventory of what you've learned.
1-Writing is one of the most creative things you can do.
If you think about it, everything you've been binge-watching for the past month, started with an idea. This idea gave way for writers to create a story. This story became a script that actors memorized.
What about your favorite products and gadgets? They also have a back story that leads to wants and needs.
Look around you. all those products you see were sold to you using a story.
Your story can inspire many, but to do so, you need to develop and write it.
2-Ideas are great, but writing to develop them is magnificent.
When you write a story about your idea, you give it wings to fly. It's effortless to test your ideas in today's world with the help of the internet. With just a few clicks, you can start a website and share your thoughts with the world.
Your end goal should be a storyteller of your talents and experience.
3-Writing, like any other skill, can be learned.
Like the famous Nike slogan, "Just do it," practice makes perfect. The more you do something, the more you can master it.
Guess what? You have more time now during this Covid-19 situation to make practice a habit.
4-There are tools to help you overcome the fear of writing and help you with your grammar.
Like learning how to ride a bicycle, there's some pain involved in the process. The beauty of the internet is that people are always eager to point out mistakes. Take the criticism and fix it! You will reach more people by being genuine and showing that you are learning and growing.
I use a tool called Grammarly. It will not write for you, But it will allow you to focus on the development of your idea and leave the grammar worries behind. There's a free version, but you need to try the pro version. The pro version is like having a professional editor. No, it's not perfect. You still need to proofread once finished, but it will help and teach you grammar.
There are many tools out there. You have to find and use the ones you like the most. Just get in the habit of writing.
5-You are already a writer without realizing it.
Every time you are quietly pondering or having a conversation with someone, you are writing. You're just not leaving a "paper trail."
Get used to putting your thoughts on paper, and you will have an arsenal of ideas to develop in the future.
What if you could "write in your mind?" In other words, slow down and test your concepts before you speak them. Imagine how much your better your relationships will be by avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
How many times have we said the wrong thing by not "writing your thoughts in your mind" and hurt someone in the process?
Wait a second!
I just realized that I need to develop this idea "The art of slowing down."
Miguel Guinard
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