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Hey all, Welcome to this week's edition of 2x2. As always, I've got a couple of resources, tools, di
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Hey all, Welcome to this week's edition of 2x2. As always, I've got a couple of resources, tools, diversions, books, tools, toys, or other types of recommendations for you to check out; and then, secondly, are a couple of ideas, stories, or tips from me. If you enjoy the short tips in this weekly newsletter, youâd probably also enjoy [the stories and posts that Iâve been putting on Instagram for the past month](. Check this out
1: [The Advice of 150 Writers](
Joe Fassler talked to a few writers and then compiled all of their advice into 7 tips. I donât write fiction, but as someone who writes pretty much every day I can heartily agree with advice # 1 about making time and # 7 about finding the joy. If I were adding one more tip to this list, it would be: Make it Easy to Get Started (thatâs why I use [The Note]( and have a [5-Minute Rule]( ). 2: [How to Get the Most Out of a One-Day Writing Escape](
Speaking of writing, hereâs some great advice from Sarah Read about how to get away for a day and do some writing. I especially loved her advice to underpack! Something to think about
1: The $20/20 rule for getting rid of your stuff
When we moved into our house 5 years ago, we turned the storage room into my office. And so, well, letâs just say we donât have very much space for storage. But thatâs fine because it forces us to only keep the things we love and/or use regularly. A guideline that I picked up a few years ago is the idea of [this rule $20 and 20 minutes](. If you own something, and youâre holding on to "just in case" you might need it someday... When youâve got something that you are wondering "Do we even use this anymore? Will we need this again at some point?" If youâre not sure consider if it is something you could replace for less than $20 and in less than 20 minutes. If itâs easily replaced, just get rid of it now because for all you know, you will never need it again anyway. 2: Donât stress the fuzzy, outer edges of life and projects
You wonât ever make all the edges of your life smooth and finished. Even as we grow and mature in our life, the edges also get pushed out and they remain fuzzy. Donât worry about "fixing" those outer edges â they will always be there. Instead focus on the center and on the core â the things that truly matter â and focus on making those stronger
and better. * * *
â Shawn P.S. Last week was our companyâs sabbatical week, and [I documented my week (with pictures).]( [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, 714 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030, United States
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