Writing for stretches can activate surprising explosions of data, emotion, and visions, which previously had been in cryosleep.

I have very little structure in my day. I don’t have a morning routine, beyond brushing my teeth and checking emails.

To create impact in a noisy world, a sound strategy is to produce a lot. And that is hard. We associate speed with poor quality. We think we’ll trip and make more mistakes when we work fast.

None of it is hard. It is only your resistance to it that is — and feels — hard.

The best starting point for creating content that connects with people is to uncover an emotional spark inside yourself.

This feeling of boredom is sometimes a sign that we’re not stretching ourselves enough. It could be that we’re too comfortable.

It is normal to fear criticism for things that are obviously socially unacceptable.

The world is moving on, regardless of your problems; your stresses; your fears; your hang-ups and your regrets.

Traction is when more and more people buy your products, and tell others about it enthusiastically.

Any career worth pursuing is made up of moments that we will not enjoy; moments that suck the life out of us; moments of despair.

Figure out the struggles that are worth pursuing

The more ideas, the more associations are made in my head and the more creative I get.

It is massively important to keep up your drive; your love for the craft; your momentum. Now, more than ever.

I love how social media limits my creativity to a single square. It gets me to think hard about what makes an impact, how people can be helped without meaningless words, and what LOOKS good for people to click.

I’ve always been hypersensitive and can get overwhelmed by thinking.

As a writer, I have been neglecting reading for long stretches. It is not a luxury in this industry, it is a must.

There are many cool things out there after all, and it is difficult to make a decision.

To make a living from our own ideas, rather than from a payslip, can be a monumental challenge.

Doesn’t the world appreciate quality art/tweets/photography/film-making/writing anymore?

I know the frustration of having a busy day, and working hard, yet feeling like I’m running in one spot not going anywhere.