Applying to creativity

Write. You have to practice to get better. If nothing else, write a journal.

Become a connoisseur of bad writing. When you spot something that seems bad, try to figure out why. Once you become good at finding mistakes, you'll be less likely to make them.

Taking the time to write can quickly increase your ability to shape your mind frames to achieve your goals.

• Growth mindset. It would be absurd to always write about the exact same thing. Writing regularly will push you to progress and keep learning.

For example, if you need to write a chapter of a book, instead of sitting down and looking at a black page for hours on end, break it up into tiny increments and set tight deadlines (such as 250 words every 20 minutes).

Not only will you not have time to become se...