When I was 15, I went on a family vacation to Lloret de Mar, a small beach town about an hour north of Barcelona.
It’s a place that’s been popular among Dutch tourists for a long time because it’s always been a cheap destination.
Growing up, we never went abroad because we didn’t have the money. And when my family finally saved up enough to drive to Spain, I was elated.
I started investing in stocks when I was 19. Since then, I’ve literally made all kinds of investing mistakes in the book.
I’ve bought and sold nearly every financial instrument you can think of: Common stocks, options, futures, ETFs, mutual funds, gold, bitcoin, ethereum, and more.
The first chancellor of the German Empire, Otto von Bismarck, probably would’ve called me a fool. Because in those early years, I only learned from my own mistakes. Bismarck famously said:
As a writer, I’ve always been intrigued by the routines and tools of others. After all, if it’s working for them, there’s a good chance it could work for me too. For years, I’ve been developing a good writing routine.
For those of you who are curious or maybe even struggling to find your own writing rhythm, let me share my routine with you.
Writing is one of the most powerful tools, one that can transform your life in unimaginable ways. But how do you start a writing habit that sticks?
It can be an outlet for your thoughts and emotions, a means to articulate your ideas, and the vehicle that leads to personal and professional growth.
But the secret to reaping these benefits lies not in the act of writing itself, but in making it a daily habit.