What does my creative process look like? I write a couple of sentences. Then I have to read some motivational quotes. Eventually I’m able to write a few more sentences. That’s only because I force myself to write in English at once. Things look much simpler and faster if you write using your mother tongue.
So how long does it take to become a whiz at blogging? How many hours do you need to devote to running a blog so that blogging becomes embedded in your DNA?
Let’s do some math. You probably have heard that one should embrace 10000 hours of practice to master some skill. Imagine the average blogger who posts 400 words twice a week. 4 hours per week including time for comments. 192 hours per year. Are you ready to see the results? 52 years.
52 years of moderate blogging will make you a pro in blogging.
Imagine that you suddenly realize that you were born for blogging. Hence you start blogging 9 to 5 five days a week to reach your full potential. In this case 52 years transform into 5.2 years.
5.2 years of your life. Is it a reasonable price for such “mastery”?
Of course, you don’t want to count your WordPress hours. In this case there is another primary point that will help get the most out of blogging. Find your peculiarity or distinctive feature. What is the thing you can’t imagine your blog without? For example, I can’t blog if my feet are cold. So, if my feet get cold, I have to warm them with socks if I want to keep posting something valuable.
I’ve failed to find my socks this time…
P.S. If my math teacher saw my calculations, she would be proud of me. It’s the first time math lessons have come in handy in real life.
lol i would prefer a bachelors degree instead 😛 masters seems too much to handle lol
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Well, there is no limit to perfection 🙂
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perfection is a myth we all keep following :)… one hand we say “try to be perfect” and on the other hand its like “nobody is perfect” quiet an irony 😛
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It’s all about the process, “it’s all about the journey, not the destination”. Of course, nobody is perfect but why not to try?
Sorry, it’s easier for me to speak using mainly quotes =)
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😁👍 that’s fine and Btw quotes are good help you visualize a better version of any scenario …Btw you must have already got your masters in blogging I suppose 😁
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It’s been 5 months since I started blogging. So there is a long road ahead..
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Ah so u still in school :p just kidding anyways all the best may you go ahead and go long in your blogging journey 😁👍
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Interesting to think about that
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Thank you. Should I take it as a compliment that my post is thought-provoking? 🙂
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For sure
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I think you should go for your doctorate! 🙂 You are writing in a foreign language – That is amazing! Gotta count for some credits right there 🙂
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Oh tnank you 🙂 I’m not sure I got the last sentence (keeping practice, just a few more motivational quotes) but thank you!
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🙂
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Math is the only true science.
I will not be blogging in 5.2 years, let alone 52.
And it looks like you didn’t touch the keys all weekend, so you must have been busy. Details, Woman! Details!!
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From Monday till Friday is time for posting. And usually I devote weekend to reading others’ blogs. Rough Russian Reality.
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When it comes to blogging, I doubt I’ll ever graduate high school. It’s because of attendance issues. I love to play hooky too much.
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I’ve noticed that those who used to get bad marks and didn’t think of attendance are more successful in life. And those students who listened to all the teacher’s advice continue to seek the advice and others’ help in adult life. But this is just another my strange theory.
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Thanks, Marta, that’s encouraging. Perhaps you should be a high school counselor.
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I think I would be a good teacher. I would teach a subject called Theories that don’t work.
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Ha!
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Ha ha it’s so true! Blogging takes true dedication. Now… If I were paid a penny for every word, I’d gladly write 1,000 a day. That’s $10 right?
Emily
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Your math is great! 😉
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Unfortunately, some people blog as if they really are being paid–constantly posting whatever comes to their heads. Maybe it’s better to blog infrequently, and treat our posts like slow simmering stews.
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Ha ha I can agree to that. I’ll take quality over quantity anyway.
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I want a doctorate one day. Go for the big time.
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I’m sure you’ll get it 🙂
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Lol u just pointed out something ridiculously great! I’m never getting that degree …that’s for sure !!
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Who knows who knows 😉
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Hahaha ✌
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This piece is delightfully funny. Still, it makes us take a second look at just how much time and energy we are spending here — and deciding if it’s worth it. You know, I think it is when we can meet and interact with people like you — who help us take a light-hearted look at life every once in a while. It’s so necessary to do that. Thanks for the fun in this piece.
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Thank you so much for this verbal reward, Sandra. Such kind comments make my writing and willingness to blog meaningful and relevant.
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hehehe LOL!!am amazed at the calculations right there.some lessons just come in handy when we need them most. thanks for that insight
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It turned out that math can be fun, not boring 🙂 Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Sentiments and commented:
am not alone in this been a pro thing
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You and your humor are very refreshing.
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Thank you a lot!
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Marta, the depth of your humor and intellect has no boundaries. This was very entertaining and I finally realized that my blogging will eventually pay off in a degree with true relevance in the world today and in the future. I will be very old and possibly suffer from dementia but that should help me maintain my peculiarity.
I enjoyed your math and the importance of warm socks to good blogging. I may have to give up on math but with my degree and dementia, the warm socks will be very helpful.
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Thank you, Daniel. I feel flattered by your compliments again. I think blogging with mild dementia would be a great peculiarity. Maybe it will become another form of contemporary art in the future. I’ve already come across some “futuristic” blogs but I can’t read them even with my socks on.
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Ha Ha Ha! So the socks have their limitations. They probably are just trying to protect you. I really do enjoy your blog very much. I hope you will blog until we both are crazy. Then it will be even more fun – if that is possible. 🙂
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We have time to check it out. 52 years of blogging is a small grain in the entirety of the Universe 🙂
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Thank you for being the 100th follower on my blog.
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wow it’s great!
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Ahhh, the math…I’m pleased you found a practical use for it…I saw the numbers and skipped to the last line.
Thanks for sharing your process and the comfort-to-productivity aspect. I thought the valley of bloggers in need of motivation during the writing had population total of ME. But it’s good to see you. Hahaha
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=) Thank you for reading. I would find a practical use of math during shopping but I don’t want customers form a huge line because of my calculations…
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Haha. I tried. To the shopping bit…I completely understand…I’ve tried by calculating before getting to the counter and still ended up bewildered at what was going on with the cashier and her cash register. So I’ve also given up there.
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=)
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Thank you for liking my post. You have an amazing blog. Here I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn. I will be glad to connect with you on LinkedIn.
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Sorry, I have no LinkedIn account.
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Oh OK. But that’s fine no problem there. Marta I’m just happy you visited my blog I feel privileged. I will dedicate a blog post to you. I hope you accept that atleast. You are an amazing person. Thank you a million times for boosting my self esteem. When a person like you pays a visit to my blog and likes it, it means there’s got to be something interesting about my blog. I’m just happy for that. My soul is smiling and my heart is elated.
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Oh, thank you a lot fot these warm words. If what I do helps people boost their confidence, then my time and efforts are not wasted and I do something right. I’m so glad I came across your wonderful blog and I’m really happy to hear such kind feedback! Thank you!
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No problem at all. People like you are needed more in this world.
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Thank you!
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I wish we went to school together and were friends.
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haha it would be interesting 🙂
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I hope you are having a blast with your blog . I must say that you have a very interesting and popular blog .
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It definitely would be. I hope you would let me cheat from your papers in exam.
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Honestly, I was not a great student. I was awfully bad at math, physics, and chemistry =)
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Ok, well I would certainly let you become my study buddy and make you better in those subjects. Who knows I would also learn something from you.
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I would teach somebody only Russian and Literature. Mainly Russian Literature =)
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I will totally learn Russian from you. But if you promise to be patient with me. I’m not a top student.
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A glass of wine and your blog put me in a blissful state .Thanks for writing. Your readers are happy
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Thank you! I’m really glad I can create such an inspiring ambiance!
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Inspiration is what you are
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I’m just glad you are talking to me
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I hope you are having a blast with your blog . I must say that you have a very interesting and popular blog
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Thank you for following my blog. I am always amazed when people converse so well in several languages. I like your humor here and for me blogging is learn as you go 🙂
peace, litebeing
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Thank you! I’ve received 1337 likes and googled it and I’m so glad I found your wonderful blog. I like the way the Internet can randomly lead us to some great things sometimes.
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that is amazing how you found me. Yes the internet can rock 😉
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My second blog is here.
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