I Could Write a Book In 2 Weeks But…

Summary

• I can write a book in two weeks if I just focus on the number of pages.
• For a book, I usually write five times more pages than what ends up in the final draft.
• I rewrite my books from start to finish not once or twice, but about 10 times.
• This rewriting process helps me figure out what's important and what isn't.
• Taking time to rewrite gives me new experiences and thoughts that improve my writing.
• Books that take 10 years to write often feel like they took 10 years because of the depth and richness added over time.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing these lessons by focusing on iterative improvement and repetition. Here’s how you can apply it:

For Small Businesses:

1. Product Development:

   • Iterate Frequently: Just like revising a book 10 times, update and refine your product based on customer feedback. Start with a basic version, release it, gather feedback, and improve repeatedly.

2. Marketing Strategy:

   • Test and Optimize: Try multiple versions of marketing messages and see what works best. Don't get stuck on the first draft. Keep refining your message by testing different approaches and learning from responses.

3. Customer Service:

• Constant Improvement: Regularly review and revise your customer service processes. Identify what's working and what's not. Small improvements can lead to better customer experiences over time.

For Entrepreneurs:

1. Business Plan:

   • Start Rough, Then Refine: Draft your business plan, then review and refine it multiple times. Each iteration will clarify your vision and highlight potential pitfalls and opportunities.

2. Networking:

   • Iterative Approach: Meet people, gather insights, and refine your pitch. Each interaction can provide new perspectives that make your pitch stronger and more compelling.

For Personal Growth:

1. Skill Development:

   • Practice, Reflect, Improve: Whatever skill you’re trying to develop, practice it, then review your performance and seek ways to improve. This cycle of practice and refinement can significantly accelerate growth.

2. Goal Setting:

   • Revise and Reflect: Write down your goals, work towards them, and regularly review and update them. This keeps your goals relevant and aligned with your growing experiences and insights.

By focusing on repeated iteration and continual improvement, you can ensure steady progress and high-quality outcomes, without needing significant upfront investment of time or money.

Full Transcript

I can write a book in two weeks if I was just trying to write a certain number of pages I've usually written five times the amount of pages as what actually comes out in the final draft and I've Rewritten end to endend the whole thing not once or twice but like 10 times but when you do that you get really good at knowing what is important what isn't and you also give yourself way more outside life exposures that trigger new thoughts over that period of time that remind you of things that can make it better and so I think there's a reason that books that take 10 years to write look and read like they took 10 years to write