One of the nice things about being a writer, or an attorney who does a lot of writing, is being able to indulge our other interests.
When we watch videos about something that interests us, for no other reason than because we enjoy it, we not only give our brains and bodies a brief respite from our busy schedules, we learn things we can use in our writing.
Examples, stories, new ideas or new ways of looking at old ideas help us illustrate our points and make our articles and posts more interesting.
They can also stimulate us to be more creative and productive. Seeing how others do presentations, structure their articles, or make their points can give us new ways of doing what we do.
Reading books about history can make us better leaders and problem solvers. Reading about entrepreneurship can help us get better at building our practice or business. Reading mysteries or doing crossword puzzles can make us better problem solvers and keep our brains from getting rusty.
Read widely. Every day, even if just for ten minutes. Take notes, even if it’s just a quote or one sentence about what you read.
Follow your curiosity. Go for walks and think about whatever is on your mind.
And don’t feel guilty about taking time to do this.
What you read can teach you, inspire you, and help you become better at what you do.
You may not be able to bill for the time you spend doing something other than your core work, but you’re still getting paid.
