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Look for the Signposts · The Daily Writer

• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider Podcast, where we bring you tips and inspiration each day to help you build habits for writing success.
• 0:14
  SPEAKER_00: For more resources, including your free Daily Rider Starter Kit, visit DailyRiderLife.com.
• 0:22
  SPEAKER_00: Years ago, author and teacher Parker Palmer wrote a profound little book called Let Your Life Speak.
• 0:29
  SPEAKER_00: In the book, he writes, Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.
• 0:37
  SPEAKER_00: But what does it mean to listen to your life anyway?
• 0:40
  SPEAKER_00: Well, I believe that it means paying attention to the signposts, telling you where you should go.
• 0:46
  SPEAKER_00: It's amazing how often we don't see the signs right in front of us.
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  SPEAKER_00: These signs can take different shapes, such as what your gut's telling you, what you're passionate about, and where you're experiencing success.
• 0:58
  SPEAKER_00: Those can all be indicators of what you should be doing with your life.
• 1:02
  SPEAKER_00: However, one of the most important signs comes from other people.
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  SPEAKER_00: Are there people in your life who have encouraged you as a writer?
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  SPEAKER_00: Maybe teachers, parents, or friends?
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  SPEAKER_00: If so, that's a sure sign that you need to lean into writing.
• 1:17
  SPEAKER_00: And if you haven't had people encourage you as a writer, no worries.
• 1:21
  SPEAKER_00: It might be that you simply haven't written and shared enough with other people for them to affirm your gifting as a writer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, on the other end of the scale, maybe you've had people who have been critical or dismissive about your writing.
• 1:34
  SPEAKER_00: Well, if that's been the case for you, first of all, I'm sorry that you had to go through that.
• 1:39
  SPEAKER_00: But second of all, remember that anybody who criticizes you without a loving and empathetic spirit, they simply have the wrong attitude.
• 1:47
  SPEAKER_00: Most of the time, other people's criticism is driven by jealousy and a lack of affirmation in their own life.
• 1:54
  SPEAKER_00: As the saying goes, hurting people hurt people, and I've definitely found that to be true in my own life.
• 2:01
  SPEAKER_00: So pay attention to the signposts, especially from people around you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Listen to the ones who encourage and affirm your writing.
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  SPEAKER_00: They are the ones pointing you in the right direction.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's today's challenge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Think about a person who has encouraged you as a writer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Take a moment today to write them a note or send a text thanking them for how they've added value to your life.
• 2:24
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• 3:01
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• 3:07
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• 3:11
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• 3:20
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• 3:22
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• 3:34
  SPEAKER_00: Hey, my friend, thanks so much for listening as always, and I'll see you next time.