How frequently do you spend time writing?
Our poll today asks: How frequently do you spend time writing (blogs, journaling, articles, etc.)?
– Very — I write regularly every week: 16%
– Somewhat — I’ll write occasionally as the mood strikes: 21%
– Not at all — I’ll write only when absolutely necessary: 63%
Writing Makes You Better. Finding the time and a reason to write has many benefits – it makes you sharper, more articulate, helps you clarify your thoughts, and creates opportunities for you. It’s easy to rationalize you don’t have time or a reason to write. Reconsider that position and think through the many benefits of having a regular writing habit. Whether it’s journaling, blogging, white papers, or articles – writing will improve your skills and value to your company.
Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below!
– Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC
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These results were originally a SmartPulse poll in SmartBrief on Leadership which tracks feedback from more than 200,000 business leaders. Get smarter on leadership and sign up for the SmartBrief on Leadership e-newsletter.
What an a propro post! I walked into the office a couple of minutes ago thinking about writing up some defining thoughts, to make a course adjustment. I do not write often enough, but I do write largely successful grant proposals.
Thanks, Mike!
I have always found that writing helps to clarify my thoughts and makes me a better communicator. Writing helps us to organize our thoughts and communicate them to our self and to others. I have always been found of the saying, to write is to think, to write well is to think well.