Exercising the mind
Posted by Andrew
Your mind is a muscle, not much different from your biceps or your deltoids. The more you use it, the stronger it gets and the easier some tasks become.
Blogging is an excellent example of both the means and the end for your mind. The more you blog and write stuff for your blog, the better you’ll get at it. When your writing improves, your blog improves and hopefully, your loyal readership as well.
The key is making it a habit. Just doing a little bit of writing everyday. Even if you don’t ever intend to post any of it, just write for the sake of writing. The practice will pay off as your mind gets stronger and you develop your creative skills.
At least, that’s how I see it/am trying to do it. 
PS: All the credit for this philosophy should go to Sonia Simone. She’s the one I learned it from, not sure where exactly, but she does keep the blog Remarkable Communication and I’m a big fan of her work in general. 
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August 22nd, 2009 at 10:16 AM
So true. I try and do 15 minutes of writing a day. It helps me practice for when it’s important to write something quick.
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Yup, most of my writing is done on my Blackberry while I ride the train into work. I get just enough time to jot down some quick thoughts and observations before I have to switch changes or head out onto the street.