It started as an email to 7 friends. Now it’s part of the Library of Congress. In 2024, Maria celebrated The Marginalian 18th anniversary, where she writes to figure out life. I discovered Maria and her blog, thanks to an interview with David Perell. It’s a shame I didn’t know about her work before. Here are five lessons I learned from that interview: Have a daily practice When she was asked about why she reads and keeps a diary, I’m very regulated by having a daily practice Have a daily creative routine. Journaling, blogging, doodling… Not just to improve your craft, but to stay emotional and mentally healthy. It’s not a surprise that writing saved me from burnout. Doing something I loved every day helped me recover. Walk! I always say I’ve written almost everything on foot and then what I do at the keyboard is transcription. Walking beats writer’s block. Makes you take distance from work. Gives time to think. Since last month, I’ve been taking walks every day. I’ve noticed the…
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