7 Lessons for Writers from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven

On a five mile run last week, I listened to the entire book (1.75 speed on the Overdrive app), Make Your Bed, by Admiral William H. McRaven.

As a writer, here are seven lessons I learned while listening to the book:

1. Make your bed literally and figuratively.

Make your bed in the morning. It is a small task, but the first of many little things to give you a sense of accomplishment throughout the day.

Also:

Write and publish something every day. Even a tweet will do.

I’ve been publishing some...