I Had to Quit These Things Before I Tasted Success With My Writing

The “what not to do” guide for online writers.

I Had to Quit These Things Before I Tasted Success With My Writing
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The “what not to do” guide for online writers.

My journey to being a full-time writer from a civil engineering PhD scholar was full of hits and misses.

I had no guide, no set path to follow, and no rules. All I had was this fire in my heart, and the resolute belief that I’ll succeed one day, come what may.

Very few things have changed today, except I have one clarity now: going in blind isn’t always a good idea.

If I’d quit a few things before, I’m sure my journey would have been shorter, or at least, much easier. But because I was naive, I held on to them for far too long.

To become who you’re meant to be, you’ve got to let go of baggage. And the five mindset shifts I’ve mentioned in this article were holding me back. Only after getting rid of them, I was able to taste success in my writing journey. If you’re a writer struggling to make it big, read on for some life-changing truths.