It’s appealing to think of ourselves as the result of a single choice to do something great, as if the best writers in the world suddenly decided “I want to be a great writer” and then became one. One choice, and then our path is set before us.

If you’re anything like me, chances are you’ve experienced this feeling before.

By far, the most difficult step is the first one. It’s not that there’s anything particularly difficult about it, but it does carry the initial friction that comes with beginning. That’s the difficult part.

Most of us start practicing a craft because we have a goal. However, the ones who stay in the craft stay because they love the process.