Kalimo Leboela

3 questions I ask at the start of every writing session:

Stop looking for validation. The most valuable kind of validation is the kind you give yourself.

Stop looking for the perfect conditions to write. - Write as you walk - Write as you queue - Write everywhere You need to start it before you can perfect it.

The feeling of a good pen sliding across a good piece of paper: Still hard to beat.

Stop chasing followers. Start building relationships.

Copywriting mistakes to avoid like the plague: 1. Long sentences 2. Bulky paragraphs 3. Speaking like a robot in a suit Make it easy for the reader. Nobody has to read your work.

It's Monday. Let's get at it with energy!

Working harder isn't the answer. • Look for mentors. • Stick to a plan Don't burn out before you succeed.

Drafting: • Fast • Capturing emotion • Getting ideas on paper Editing: • Slow • Capturing clarity • Making sure your message is clear

You experience peace when you stop looking for validation from others. Sometimes you've got to pat yourself on the back.

Share knowledge and the rewards will come.

Quick hack for making your writing more attractive.. Start with: • Short words • Short sentences • Short paragraphs Let the reader make some quick wins.

Action kills fear and paralysis. The deeper you follow your curiosity and the more action you take.. The less paralyzed you become. Action begets action.

A 3-step process for writing like a pro: 1. Draft fast with emotion 2. Let your writing sit and mature 3. Edit slow with logic Do this and you'll be playing with the best.

To all those making imperfect progress and failing every day. You're another step closer to the prize.

Midweek half-time: - Make a pit stop - Reflect and adjust - Then get at it tomorrow Sweet little hack for staying on top of things before the week slips away.

Distraction is anxiety. Focus is calm.

The other day I wrote an email to a client. It got a load of props even though it was long. All I did: - Turned questions into headers - Addressed their concerns in simple bullets Then I added conclusions and recommendations. No more effort than a big bulk email.

In my 20s my biggest struggle was starting stuff. I was intimidated by people's successes and mega-routines. Until I learned this: Stop comparing yourself to someone who's been in the game for decades. It's a one-way route to never starting.

New Saturday setup: - Desk with a view - Great headphones - Silence in abundance - And of course records nearby No barriers to a great day of writing.

A powerful realisation that propelled my writing forward: Nothing is new. What sets you apart is... ..combining what you already know to create something new. What unique combinations haven't you tried?