So far, we’ve talked about some big goals that can change your life, and the lives of others as well. We’ve mentioned writing a book, joining a writing group, making more money, and mentoring another writer.

Today, on this final episode in the series, I’m challenging you to stop settling for average in 2023.

What do I mean by this?

Most writers settle for average: an average-quality book, average marketing, average energy, average success, an average peer group, and so on. We settle for average because we get used to it. It takes a lot of energy to recognize how average your life is and then be willing to change elements of it in order to be more successful.

I’m not suggesting that you burn down your whole life. It’s actually much simpler, and it starts with one decision: to get around the right type of people who are dreaming, thinking, planning, and executing on a higher level.

It’s pretty hard to manufacture enthusiasm and energy on your own. It’s much easier to do it when you’re “running with the horses,” to use a phrase from the Bible.

As you might have guessed, I’m going to mention the Daily Writer Club, a group that is designed to help you achieve more as a writer and build your writing-based business. We have a remarkable group of people there, and we’d love to have you join us. You can check it out at https://dailywriterclub.com.

When you settle for average, you get average results. Will 2023 be the year you finally start to pursue your writing dreams and reach for something higher?

Today’s Challenge: Stop accepting average and commit to growing more than you thought possible this year.

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Those are all fantastic goals that will increase your impact and income!

But today, let’s turn the focus elsewhere. It’s great to think about your own success—in fact, it’s vital! However, I want you to think about how you can also serve and mentor other writers.

It doesn’t matter where you are on your writing journey. You might be a full-time writer with twenty books published. Or you might be relatively new to the writing world and are just trying to gain some confidence.

Whatever level of experience you have with writing, there is always someone who needs to learn what you know. They need someone to help them, believe in them, and show them the way.

So, take a look around at your social media friends or your personal network. Who is one person you can help? Maybe they need someone to give them feedback about their writing. Maybe they need help setting up their blog. Maybe they need an introduction to people you know who could help them in some other way.

Whatever the case, be intentional about reaching out to others and finding ways to help them. It doesn’t need to take a lot of time. Somebody in your network needs your wisdom, knowledge, and connections.

Today’s Challenge: Take three minutes to brainstorm a few people whom you can help. Then, get in touch with one to ask how you can help them.

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