Sometimes I want to put a moment to a standstill. I want to save it as in a video game or to try freezing the time. Let the days pass, bring new joys, but do not change anything fundamental. Changes make me sad.
Sometimes I want to live in the moment as long as possible. I want the things to remain unchanged as they are now as I know them. Any retreat from the normal unsettles me.
As much as I hate these formulae as much I love busting the myths about writing. For some reason, there are many stereotypes around the writers but it annoys me the most when someone gives some recipes or creates a codex of a typical writer.
People often ask me: when did you start writing? When did you understand that you want to be a writer?
I answer: I knew it as long as I remember.
We win only when we do not have other choices.
I would like to tell you one story. It is about a strong will and concentration.
I have a businessman-friend, who generates money-making ideas non-stop. He is a successful entrepreneur now. But it was not always like that.
I do not believe that there are unimportant professions. I do not approve when people downgrade some activity.
Any experience is unique. We can learn something and make something useful through any activity.
No labor is lost. Even the smallest efforts give results with due time.
What is important is to contribute regularly.
Plans. Dreams. Aims.
I do not like plans but I love to plan.
It sounds controversial, but I will try to explain it.
I am a fan of sensible procrastination.
Moreover, procrastination helps me to realize the plans.
What do I mean?
I never managed to keep within the limits. I was constantly failing the deadlines, despite the ideal planning and thorough timing.
People are really afraid to make a mistake. “To be afraid” and “a mistake” are the words usually evoking negative emotions. It seems like I’ve ceased to mind them only recently.
The thing is that everyone is afraid. As well as everyone fails. The earlier you realize that the easier you’ll put up with that.
The truth is that the balance is unreachable.
We just weigh out the needs, outline the priorities, and then we develop in a chosen direction, neglecting the things we considered to be less important.
