(¬‿¬) Nº222 Less Scrolling & More Rolling 📵 🚴

Hello! I suppose I’m already on the summer schedule of irregular issue expectations but keeping the dream alive of only sending once I have a solid lineup of highlights to share. To the new subscribers: thank you for signing up! : )

Summer is indeed a time where productivity can evaporate in the heat. You know I like to kick these missives of with handy tips so here goes with inspiration on how to stick to your own deadlines from Kate McKean of Agents & Books.

🔨 1. Sorry, there’s no replacement for actually doing the work — “It doesn’t get done without that! Make peace with this first.” Putting in the work is step one. Seems silly to say this out the gate but really, there’s no way around it!

👉 2. Do what motivates you — “Gold stars on your calendar every time you hit a word count goal? Do it. Accountability buddies? Ask a friend to check in with you at the end of the week to see how it went.” For me, it’s to-do lists & our team worklog channel in slack. If I say something will be done by the end of the week, the accountability to the team ensures I make sure it’s done.

⏳ 5. Be honest about how much time you have — “Be honest about how much rest you need. Rest is not laziness! Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Don’t burn yourself out! Your personal value is not measured by your productivity.” Be realistic about your potential output & don’t forget to factor in other expected & unexpected aspects of your daily life. Like…