Comments on: What It Takes to Become a Master Writer http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html Intentional Leadership Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carol Andersen http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-3#comment-144634 Carol Andersen Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:04:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-144634 Thank you Mary for your honest inspiration.  Several of these items ring true in other areas of my life as well -- so persistence, hard work and resilience have a lot to do with longstanding "success" and joy in pursuing our passions.  Gonna print these out & paste on the wall above my writing alcove :) -- to keep me on track towards excellence! Thank you Mary for your honest inspiration.  Several of these items ring true in other areas of my life as well — so persistence, hard work and resilience have a lot to do with longstanding “success” and joy in pursuing our passions.  Gonna print these out & paste on the wall above my writing alcove :) — to keep me on track towards excellence!

]]> By: Melinda Todd http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-3#comment-144565 Melinda Todd Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:16:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-144565 Always great advice, Mary! Thanks for sharing and giving me something to ponder and chew on. Blessings, Mel Please feel free to stop by: <a href="http://melindatodd.com" rel="nofollow">Trailing After God</a> Always great advice, Mary! Thanks for sharing and giving me something to ponder and chew on.

Blessings,
Mel
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]]> By: What it takes to become a master writer | Write Uncaged http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-3#comment-144477 What it takes to become a master writer | Write Uncaged Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:03:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-144477 [...] There are ten traits. I blogged about it over at Michael Hyatt’s blog here. [...] [...] There are ten traits. I blogged about it over at Michael Hyatt’s blog here. [...]

]]> By: Rob Sorbo http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-3#comment-141077 Rob Sorbo Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:55:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-141077 Based on the concept that it takes 10000 hours to excel at anything, I'm unsure how to approach my job. I've been here for about 2.5 years, and I getting tired because I'm not learning anything new. In fact, I would consider myself an expert at all of the major tasks I take on. However, 2.5 years of 40 hour weeks is only about 5000 hours. I guess I'm challenged on what I can learn the next 2.5 years. Based on the concept that it takes 10000 hours to excel at anything, I’m unsure how to approach my job. I’ve been here for about 2.5 years, and I getting tired because I’m not learning anything new. In fact, I would consider myself an expert at all of the major tasks I take on. However, 2.5 years of 40 hour weeks is only about 5000 hours. I guess I’m challenged on what I can learn the next 2.5 years.

]]> By: What It Takes to Become a Master Writer « Writer's Cramps http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-120609 What It Takes to Become a Master Writer « Writer's Cramps Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:27:30 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-120609 [...] What It Takes to Become a Master Writer by Mary DeMuth. [...] [...] What It Takes to Become a Master Writer by Mary DeMuth. [...]

]]> By: Robert Ewoldt http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-98850 Robert Ewoldt Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:52:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-98850 Thanks for the post, Mary. Even though I'm not an author (though I guess you could say I'm a faux-writer, being a blogger), I think that this principle of perseverance can apply to pretty much any area that a person is in. Thanks for the post, Mary. Even though I’m not an author (though I guess you could say I’m a faux-writer, being a blogger), I think that this principle of perseverance can apply to pretty much any area that a person is in.

]]> By: Isidro http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-83426 Isidro Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:24:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-83426 well that's great, basically all I learned is that it takes 10,000 hours to master anything. Well that's great. I'll guess I'll do that, I mean I'm not trying to become a writer I stumbled upon this post on accident. But whatever I'm going to go on and pursue now I know. 10,000 hours, which can easily be turned into 5 or 4 years if dedicated enough. This is what I originally knew as the time for mastering anything, but having an actual number of hours is cool. Also its not just me. Once you learn how to do something it can be rather hard to explain to other people. It's fun to learn that this doesn't change even if it takes 10 years to do so. Interesting read, really like it. thanks. well that’s great, basically all I learned is that it takes 10,000 hours to master anything. Well that’s great. I’ll guess I’ll do that, I mean I’m not trying to become a writer I stumbled upon this post on accident. But whatever I’m going to go on and pursue now I know. 10,000 hours, which can easily be turned into 5 or 4 years if dedicated enough. This is what I originally knew as the time for mastering anything, but having an actual number of hours is cool.

Also its not just me. Once you learn how to do something it can be rather hard to explain to other people. It’s fun to learn that this doesn’t change even if it takes 10 years to do so. Interesting read, really like it. thanks.

]]> By: J. Daniel Sawyer http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-75516 J. Daniel Sawyer Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:10:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-75516 If you're an atheist or an agnostic (and many of us who read this blog are), substitute for #10 "I understand that the universe is capricious, and that practice and persistence is a calculated gamble that betters your odds in the long game, not a guarantee." Otherwise, bravo! If you’re an atheist or an agnostic (and many of us who read this blog are), substitute for #10 “I understand that the universe is capricious, and that practice and persistence is a calculated gamble that betters your odds in the long game, not a guarantee.”

Otherwise, bravo!

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]]> By: What it takes to be a master writer | Mary DeMuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-58836 What it takes to be a master writer | Mary DeMuth Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:33:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-58836 [...] share the “secret” of writing success over at Michael Hyatt’s blog today. He’s the CEO of Thomas Nelson. Let me know what you think. How many hours have you tallied? [...] [...] share the “secret” of writing success over at Michael Hyatt’s blog today. He’s the CEO of Thomas Nelson. Let me know what you think. How many hours have you tallied? [...]

]]> By: “Listen to your Broccoli..” « Write On… http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-56079 “Listen to your Broccoli..” « Write On… Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:32:59 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-56079 [...] post by Mary DeMuth highlights what is takes to be a master writer, noting that it takes “10,000 hours of practice [...] [...] post by Mary DeMuth highlights what is takes to be a master writer, noting that it takes “10,000 hours of practice [...]

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55961 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:35:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55961 You're welcome, Angus! You're welcome, Angus!

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55960 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:35:48 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55960 You are quite welcome, Storyteller. You are quite welcome, Storyteller.

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55959 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:35:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55959 I'm so glad you love the journey. That will serve you well, Kelly. I'm so glad you love the journey. That will serve you well, Kelly.

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55958 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:35:08 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55958 I like that, Bonnie. You should write a guest post for Mike about just that! I like that, Bonnie. You should write a guest post for Mike about just that!

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55957 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:34:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55957 You can do it! Go Barbara, go! You can do it! Go Barbara, go!

]]> By: marydemuth http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55956 marydemuth Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:34:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55956 Keep at it, Michael. It does take a lot of practice and lots of editorial eyes to make something exceptional. Keep at it, Michael. It does take a lot of practice and lots of editorial eyes to make something exceptional.

]]> By: Angus Nelson http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55955 Angus Nelson Mon, 31 May 2010 19:09:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55955 Humbled, yet again, by your brilliance. Thanks Mary! Humbled, yet again, by your brilliance. Thanks Mary!

]]> By: Kelly http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55954 Kelly Mon, 31 May 2010 17:19:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55954 Wonderful lesson Mary! My favorite is #10, I understand the beauty of God’s sovereignty in the midst of the journey. He gives and takes away. Blessed be His name, no matter what happens—published or not. I'm not looking to "win the race" as long as I work 40 hours plus on a full time job! I am just a "toddler" when it comes to writing, but I enjoy blogging and it occupies my mind the majority of the time. Might not win the race, but love the journey, and always love anything you write!! Wonderful lesson Mary! My favorite is #10, I understand the beauty of God’s sovereignty in the midst of the journey. He gives and takes away. Blessed be His name, no matter what happens—published or not. I'm not looking to "win the race" as long as I work 40 hours plus on a full time job! I am just a "toddler" when it comes to writing, but I enjoy blogging and it occupies my mind the majority of the time. Might not win the race, but love the journey, and always love anything you write!!

]]> By: Storyteller http://michaelhyatt.com/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html/comment-page-2#comment-55953 Storyteller Mon, 31 May 2010 17:11:39 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/what-it-takes-to-become-a-master-writer.html#comment-55953 Amen! The last point is the best of all. Thanks for posting this! Amen! The last point is the best of all. Thanks for posting this!

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