Day 300 - The Streak Continues

It's been 300 days.

I continue to write and post every day.

I committed on my birthday, Jan 6th.

So, I'm 2 months away from reaching my goal.

I know I'll make it. I knew I would the day I committed to it publicly.

But damn... writing does not come easy to me.

It's been a freakin' battle the whole way.

Every day, it takes me double or triple the time I expect it to.

Most days, I'll stare at a blank screen and wish it all came easier to me.

But I've come to realize that my personal struggles (which are many) make me who I am.

I'm a better coach, mentor, father, husband, and friend because I've endured and fought through struggle.

Trying to publish something meaningful daily has been an epic struggle for me.

And yet, I can see that choosing to step into and face my weaknesses day after day has had extraordinary benefits.

For instance, the fact that I'm writing a personal journal entry is forcing me to stop and think and reflect on my life, my past, and my future every day, which has resulted in giving me far greater clarity about my life and how I want to live it.

And this daily challenge is having a sort of compounding effect on me as I'm noticeably growing and evolving faster in all parts of my life... and I like the way it's changing me.

Everything is improving.

I'm not the same person I was 300 days ago or even 100 days ago.

Some have asked me if I will keep writing after I reach my one-year goal.

The short answer is... yes, I believe so, maybe not every day... maybe I will commit to an entirely different type of goal, I have no idea at this point.

But I am sure I will commit to something...

...because even though I hate the daily struggle I commit myself to,

I do love how it changes me.

Good night friends,

Back tomorrow!

Cheers,

Mike T.

Journal Streak 300 Days