Why I Set & Quit a Hundred Book Reading Challenge

23/05/2019 18 min Episodio 113
Why I Set & Quit a Hundred Book Reading Challenge

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 “If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write.” — Stephen KingEarlier this year, I mentioned in a newsletter that I had set out to read 100 books in 2019. Five months and 35 books later, I've decided to call this challenge quits. Why? Well, the answer's a bit complex, as is the reason I decided to take on this challenge.In today's episode, I'm sharing the dangers of setting arbitrary creative goals and chasing other authors' ideals. If you don't share my Type A personality, this may all seem a bit silly. But if, like me, you often find yourself victim to doubt, burnout, and the Comparison Trap, this one's for you. // Episode Links //Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/readingchallengeOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/kristen_kiefferYour Write Dream: www.facebook.com/groups/writedreamOn Patreon: www.patreon.com/wellstoried // Recent Guest Posts //Five Simple Tips for Conquering Creative Burnout by Jess Costello: www.well-storied.com/creativeburnoutFive Essential Tips for Entering Writing Contests by Michelle Cornish: www.well-storied.com/contestsGuest Post Submission Guidelines: www.well-storied.com/guest // Additional Links //Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcastYou can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!Support the show