“Unlocking Secrets: How a Simple Notebook and Pen Revealed Hidden Truths”

"Unlocking Secrets: How a Simple Notebook and Pen Revealed Hidden Truths"

Creating Freely

It’s not unusual for people to view writing as a sacred act, which can lead to coveting a fancy notebook and an expensive pen. But I’ve found that costly materials create a barrier. Many writers find that they are more resistant to writing—and in particular, they are resistant to writing freely—when working with tools that seem precious. It’s almost as if a beautiful hardbound notebook with archival-quality paper should only be used for a masterpiece. It’s not for scrawling and doodling, jotting down random notes and weird ideas.

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