How to reach your writing goals faster

I have a question for you. 

What would change if you truly believed that you would reach your writing goals? 

Imagine it: If being a New York Times bestseller or making millions from your novels or publishing a book that helped you leap to the next level in your career—or whatever your dream may be—was a sure thing: 

• What big-picture decisions would you make?

• Which of your problems would no longer seem like problems, and how would that influence the way you went about your day?

• What would you change right now?

It’s worth taking a few minutes to answer these questions as specifically as possible—then adjusting your thoughts and behaviors so they match those answers. 

The reason? Acting like a person who has already reached their goal is actually how you reach that goal faster. For example, many writers tell me that they’ll spend more time interacting with readers on social media once they’re bestselling authors. But interacting with readers is part of how they'll become bestselling authors. Those positive interactions help build relationships with readers who may turn into their biggest fans.

Now, acting “as if” can be difficult, because the logical part of your brain will want proof to justify the changes you make. It's normal to want to know it will work before you invest. “I don’t want to waste my time or money,” is what I hear most often from clients. 

I get it. But ask yourself: Is becoming the person you want to be really a waste of time or money? 

I would argue the answer is always no.