Okay, ten what a day? Ten pushups a day – to easy. Ten glasses of water a day – only if you want to pee all day. Ten Hail Marys a day – nope, not even close.
Ten minutes a day of writing! That is my new standard that I set for myself. Today I was accepted into the Benedictine University’s Organization Development Ph.D. program and although I am excited, I am also apprehensive in my ability to write academic papers. My background as a Nuke and a Navy Chief allow me to write great evaluations, but scholastic works are another animal. A professor told me not too long ago, “In order to become a great professor, you must write often and write well.” I need help in both areas; just ask my wife Gretchen.
Ten minutes sounds like very little time to give up a day, but there are many factors involved in writing a blog. Actually writing the blog entry will only take about ten minutes, it’s all the preparation that takes more time. It takes time to select an interesting topic, research the topic, review other blogs on the topic for duplication and then publish the blog. I want the final product to look professional and each area requires precious time.
Don’t get me wrong, I want to do this for you as much as for myself. In the pursuit of educating myself I want to educate the world (or at least whoever is interested) as well. In my mind, the world of knowledge hording is on the decline and self-empowerment is on the rise. Will you join me?
Now that my ten minutes are up for today, please feel free to leave feedback, recommended reading or any of your thoughts on writing. I look forward to talking to you again tomorrow, even if it is only for Ten Minutes!
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