1932 writer Henry Miller suffered shiny object syndrome! Here is his Take action Plan!

by Meozyn
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Hello fellow Warriors

I found this post on the blog Brain Pickings and thought that it was awesome and just had to share!

Henry Miller, author of the book Tropic of Cancer, used to have trouble concentrating on one book at a time and wrote a list he followed in order to be more productive.

1. Work on one thing at a time until finished.
2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to 'Black Spring.'
3. Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
4. Work according to Program and not according to mood. Stop at the appointed time!
5. When you can't create you can work.
6. Cement a little every day, rather than add new fertilizers.
7. Keep human! See people, go places, drink if you feel like it.
8. Don't be a draught-horse! Work with pleasure only.
9. Discard the Program when you feel like it--but go back to it next day.
10. Concentrate. Narrow down. Exclude.
11. Forget the books you want to write. Think only of the book you are writing.
12. Write first and always. Painting, music, friends, cinema, all these come afterwards.

Remember this guy wrote this in 1932, I would say these are things any internet markerter should put into action!!
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  • Profile picture of the author limerickbob
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Al
    Personally like 1, 2 and 11 the best.

    I know I'm guilty of thinking of the NEXT project before finishing the existing one first.
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    • Profile picture of the author Meozyn
      Originally Posted by Big Al View Post

      Personally like 1, 2 and 11 the best.

      I know I'm guilty of thinking of the NEXT project before finishing the existing one first.
      I like number 5, it's like saying, if your'e not into content creation today you can still backlink!
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  • Profile picture of the author IMBotz
    I've been trying to follow something similar. Working so far!

    Like your signature btw.

    Originally Posted by Meozyn View Post

    Hello fellow Warriors

    I found this post on the blog Brain Pickings and thought that it was awesome and just had to share!

    Henry Miller, author of the book Tropic of Cancer, used to have trouble concentrating on one book at a time and wrote a list he followed in order to be more productive.

    1. Work on one thing at a time until finished.
    2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to 'Black Spring.'
    3. Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
    4. Work according to Program and not according to mood. Stop at the appointed time!
    5. When you can't create you can work.
    6. Cement a little every day, rather than add new fertilizers.
    7. Keep human! See people, go places, drink if you feel like it.
    8. Don't be a draught-horse! Work with pleasure only.
    9. Discard the Program when you feel like it--but go back to it next day.
    10. Concentrate. Narrow down. Exclude.
    11. Forget the books you want to write. Think only of the book you are writing.
    12. Write first and always. Painting, music, friends, cinema, all these come afterwards.

    Remember this guy wrote this in 1932, I would say these are things any internet markerter should put into action!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Meozyn
      Originally Posted by IMBotz View Post

      I've been trying to follow something similar. Working so far!

      Like your signature btw.
      Thanks! I've been implementing something similar aswel!
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  • Profile picture of the author roomservice
    Sounds like great advice, thanks for posting!
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    Thanks for the share.
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  • Profile picture of the author Stevie C
    I've read a lot of Henry Miller, can't recall seeing his action plan though, fits in nicely with Internet Marketing, I'll dig one of his books off the shelf tonight.
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    • Profile picture of the author Meozyn
      Originally Posted by roomservice View Post

      Sounds like great advice, thanks for posting!
      Originally Posted by itrepreneur View Post

      Thanks for the share.
      No problem!
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  • Profile picture of the author Centurian
    This is just what I need right now. Too many projects.

    Focus. Focus. Focus.

    This has been my mantra of late. Thanks for the great share.

    Originally Posted by Meozyn View Post

    Hello fellow Warriors

    I found this post on the blog Brain Pickings and thought that it was awesome and just had to share!

    Henry Miller, author of the book Tropic of Cancer, used to have trouble concentrating on one book at a time and wrote a list he followed in order to be more productive.

    1. Work on one thing at a time until finished.
    2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to 'Black Spring.'
    3. Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
    4. Work according to Program and not according to mood. Stop at the appointed time!
    5. When you can't create you can work.
    6. Cement a little every day, rather than add new fertilizers.
    7. Keep human! See people, go places, drink if you feel like it.
    8. Don't be a draught-horse! Work with pleasure only.
    9. Discard the Program when you feel like it--but go back to it next day.
    10. Concentrate. Narrow down. Exclude.
    11. Forget the books you want to write. Think only of the book you are writing.
    12. Write first and always. Painting, music, friends, cinema, all these come afterwards.

    Remember this guy wrote this in 1932, I would say these are things any internet markerter should put into action!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Meozyn
      Originally Posted by Centurian View Post

      This is just what I need right now. Too many projects.

      Focus. Focus. Focus.

      This has been my mantra of late. Thanks for the great share.
      Glad it could help someone
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      • Profile picture of the author arny660
        Superb, Meozym.

        Many thanks for sharing it. I'm sure it will strike a chord with many warriors.

        This is what I need right now. I am going to print this out and stick it up on the wall in front of me.

        Good Luck,

        Arny
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        • Profile picture of the author Meozyn
          Originally Posted by arny660 View Post

          Superb, Meozym.

          Many thanks for sharing it. I'm sure it will strike a chord with many warriors.

          This is what I need right now. I am going to print this out and stick it up on the wall in front of me.

          Good Luck,

          Arny
          Glad you enjoyed it! As soon as I get a printer I'll be printing this one out aswel!
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  • Profile picture of the author giseo
    Love Henry Miller. Here is good video about him I found Henry Miller- Asleep and Awake
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