That means I’ve been writing daily for around 730 days.
Damn.
Here’s the thing: 730 days ago my daily writing streak was zero.
And there were plenty of people who had streaks much larger than 730.
Had I compared my 0 to their 1,095 or 1,825 or 3,650—I probably wouldn’t have started.
And what a damn shame that would’ve been.
I’m proud of 730 and feel like daily writing has been one of the best habits I have ever built into my life.
And I don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
What’s the trick?
Don’t compare your 0 to my or anybody else’s number.
Just write today.
Then, just write again today—when tomorrow comes.
And learn how to enjoy the act of daily writing (or whatever else it is you might be committing to).
Because if you don’t enjoy doing it—I can almost guarantee you won’t make it 730. Or any other big number.
This doesn’t mean it has to be fun, per se.
Because writing is damn hard.
And draining.
And frustrating.
And nerve-wracking.
And frustrating.
And draining.
And hard.
…But, it’s meaningful. And that’s where the real enjoyment comes from.
If you only ever do what’s fun or pleasurable, it’s very likely that you’ll miss out on meaning.
Because meaning comes from doing what’s hard. And when you do what’s hard (and meaningful to you) every day…?!
The long-term result is an ever-growing mountain of meaning.
My advice?
Don’t do it for any other reason that to make your future self proud.
And start today.