How I write

Pioneertown by Matt Artz

I was scrolling X this week (still there, if reluctantly) and came across this piece by S. Mitra Kalita. Very generous advice on the introspection that leads to greater productivity. 

It’s inspired me to make some changes to my workweek, and how I approach this newsletter, so I wanted to share it with you. 

Thank you for writing and sharing, Mitra. Amid the rubble, there are gems on X - another one at the end of this piece. 

On her entrepreneurial path and portfolio career, the question that comes up most often is: How do you find time to write?

Treat it like a job

I can relate to what she says about dragging the laptop to the dinner table, in bed, and watching TV. It's not a great system. You never feel on top of things; work bleeds into leisure time, and it annoys the hell out of people as you’re not fully present. 

I’ve also gotten into the bad habit of using two devices simultaneously. Mother: “Is that thing surgically attached to your arm?” 

When did one device …