Writing can be really hard. When you're stuck, call up a friend with a different way of thinking, or talk to a friend who's writing a book to help you think through the issue in your book.

You can also reach out to other writers that can provide support. One way to find th...

Habit-building is a powerful tool for self-improvement. But the power of the tool can also create some overreach. In one way, habits will fail to form.

In other circumstances, habits are not the right way of thinking for making progress on some goals.

• Get clear on your goal.
• Identify the right behavior. (i.e., a habit).
• Track your progress. Create a recurring task in your task manager to reinforce the habit.
• Enlist an accountability partner. It...