Two weeks ago, I started writing my first book.

It's been equal parts exciting and humbling. Today, I want to give you three tips from the process.

You might not be writing a book, but these nuggets taste good regardless.

Let’s dive in.

Tip #1: I feel f*cking incredible

I know, not quite a tip.

But this newsletter is about me, so... buckle up.

First, a caveat: I love my business. I have the best job in the world. It’s infinitely better than staring in smelly mouths all day.

But I haven't felt this alive since the first time I went viral on Twitter (which was like digital crack cocaine).

I've always wanted to write a book. And after my first writing session, my only thought was, "You should have started sooner."

I have no clue how this will go.

At the moment, it feels like the worst thing I've ever written. I'm in first-draft hell. But not a second feels like work. And no one can compete with you if you're having fun.

As I approach my 5th year of writing, I'm realizing how important it is to follow your energy. Your mind is sending you signals for where you need to go.

And speaking of the mind, if you want to succeed, you gotta trick it.

Tip #2: Shrink success

I didn't start because I was terrified.

But you're only scared because you're attached to the outcome.

I want to be a great author and write many best-selling books. But the other side of that coin is that I'm worried what I produce will suck and I'll never achieve my dream.

Our monkey minds seek comfort, not challenge.

Ambition means nothing without action.

The penny dropped when a friend asked me a simple question:

"What does success look like for this book?"

I didn't start yapping on about bestsellers and flocks of fans asking me to sign their books and boobs (okay, we know that's never gonna happen. I'm an internet bro. I'm pretty sure I have about five female readers. Thank you if you’re one of them).

I said one thing:

Holding a physical copy in my hands.

When I realized that this was about the joy of writing it, about fulfilling a dream, every ounce of resistance disappeared.

(I used this concept to quit dentistry too. I was so scared to bail on my career. But then I redefined success. All I wanted was to pay my bills whilst drinking tea and tapping away at a keyboard. I’m a simple man.).

You control the goalposts. Make it easy to score.

And speaking of making it easy…

Tip #3: Make Space

I hid my fear behind the excuse of ‘no time’.

I'd always find another project, a more profitable pursuit.

But this was self-inflicted bullshit. Your calendar is a reflection of your priorities.

I set a rule: I write my book for 90 minutes every morning. On the weekends, I do at least double.

I was busy as balls before this decision. But if I waited another 6 months to become the person I want to be, I knew I’d go crazy.

{{ subscriber.first_name | strip | default: "my friend" }}, you don’t find time for what's important, you create it.

I've always said you should start your day building your dream, not your boss's.

Well, when you are your own boss, treat yourself like your best employee. Give yourself the space to create your best work.

Now, you might be wondering what the hell this book is about.

I'd tell you, but I like a good tease.

I'll send the number update sometime soon.

Otherwise, cheers for reading.

Super excited to get this to you.

Kieran