If we ask why we do what we do, we can recognize the benefit and cost for whatever consumes our time. It’s been said, “If we don’t track where our money is spent, we won’t know where the money went.” We won’t know if it was spent wisely. The same is true for what we do with our time.
Many writers, both part time and fulltime, won’t spend three hours watching a ballgame on television. Why? They may like sports, but they place more value on other activities, including writing.
A will to write will always find a way. If we’re not finding enough time to work on our novels, short stories, or blogs, we should take an inventory of our actions, measuring each item’s benefit and cost.
Here are some reasons you might want to write:
- Relax, escape from the busyness of the day.
- Create a message that will help others.
- Know yourself better, bringing problems to the surface where they can be solved.
- Leave a lasting record of your experiences.
- Satisfy God’s call upon your life.
We could add a dozen more possibilities. You may have noticed that “making money” isn’t on this list. That’s because money is one of the weakest reasons we can have, which explains why so many people dislike work. If it’s just about money, it isn’t worth much.
