3 Reasons You Should Challenge Conventional Wisdom Every Time You Write

No Matter How Scared You Are

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I used to follow a writing guru who seriously went off the rails for me.

When I first read his work, it resonated with me like no other. There was an immediate “I can do this” feeling in my gut. So, I devoured everything I could by this guy.

I even went to one of his events.

Soon after the shine wore off.

Conventional Wisdom Isn’t Necessarily Wise

Let’s face it. Anyone can repeat what they hear the experts say.

It’s a lot like riding a big wave because other people are. You’ll get a lift for a while, but when the wave lands, you get sand in your shorts and you’re worse off than when you got in the water.

I’ve always prided myself on being independent. I like doing things my way, no matter what other people say. Sometimes that pays off. Other times it’s like getting your ear bitten off in a boxing match.

Thomas Edison inspires me. Why? Because he’s not afraid to fail. A lot. Even all the time. He did it because he didn’t see it as failing. When people asked how he felt after something didn’t work, he replied, “I now know 5000 things that don’t…