The Trick That Keeps Me Writing When Nobody's Watching

02 Jul 2025 #misc

Writing isn’t hard. It’s doing it when nobody is reading.

I started reviving my LinkedIn account last year. At first, I only got one or two reactions from friends and ex-coworkers.

To keep myself showing up day after day, I started a “wins” folder. That’s an idea I got from “Steal Like an Artist.” Every time something good happens, like an encouraging comment or extra likes, I’d screenshot it for motivation.

This last week, I added another screenshot to it. It was a comment on my reposted Medium post about writing a book for our future grandkids:

“I never thought of writing as a gift for future generations, but now I want to document everything. This really shifted something in me!”

That comment made my day. I managed to change a stranger’s view on something with my words. And that was more rewarding than any of the other comments I had received recently.

Collect and celebrate your small victories, too. They make your day and keep you going.