They say that the hardest part of becoming a writer is developing the discipline to sit down and write every day. Well, earlier today, I committed to developing that discipline. I've never managed to just sit down and write every day, but unless I want to be out here running cable for the rest of my life, I should probably give this whole "discipline" thing a shot. I know it's crazy, but no, I don't want to spend the rest of my adulthood having people explain to me how the hundreds of dollars they spend in cable bills should mean flawless service forever.
As appealing as that prospect is, I have to try to move my life in another direction. And since I have the ability to sit down at the keyboard and bullshit my way into something readable, I figger that's probably the best option. Or second best option, because the more likely scenario is that the NBA will be calling me any day now.
I'm not a religious man, but I do believe that people come into your life for a reason. And there are a bunch of people who have been trying to for years to get me to go into the direction that I'm going to go now. Friends, family, a string of teachers, all of whom have told me that I am a good writer, but one person, whom I've met recently, was like, "Yes, you're a good writer. Fucking write."
I'm paraphrasing. In truth, she curses way more than that.
But in fifteen minutes, she broke everything down in a way that even a simpleton like me could understand. Basically, "writers write," and "take baby steps." "Develop discipline, and you'll get to where you're going." That's the message I got, anyway. It's no different than what every writer would tell you, but somehow, she made it seem attainable. Everyone who has gotten paid for this will tell you that it's not about talent, it's about whether or not you can deliver. And that's true, because Media Take Out is the most poorly written website in the world.
So, in essence, this is my first step to becoming Media Take Out. Or something like that.
I figure it's time to take my own advice for a change. While I'm good at dispensing advice for others, I suck at keeping any of it for myself. I'm even worse at holding myself accountable. So, here's what I have to do: I gotta post something every day, even if it's just a paragraph. I already know how hard that's going to be, because for those who remember my old blog (which is still there, at http://superior1.blogspot.com), I didn't post there every day, and I had a job where I could slack off for hours and still look productive. I don't have that anymore. I have a job where I actually have to work, meaning I have to do it when I get home. So, if you're reading this, I would appreciate it if you could help hold me accountable.
I know, it doesn't sound like anything I would say. But i gotta try something new. Let me know if I'm slacking. If I haven't posted on the day that you happen to check me out, email me and cuss at me. Evidently, I respond better to cuss words.
Or tweet me @thadochocinco. Text me, if you have my number. But don't call. Y'all know I'm antisocial.
