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1 of 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING – To Write Productively, Develop the Ability to Do Your Best Writing At Will

If you struggle to do as much writing as you want (or need) to, the ideas I share in this article can help you banish that problem for EVER.

I’ll start by debunking a myth:

“The idea of finding the right time (and even place) to write is over-rated.” – Tayo K. Solagbade

I’m living proof of it, as demonstrated by my ability to produce quality writing content for clients. and myself ANYTIME I identify a need to do so.

The hard truth is that finding the right time/place for getting into the “mood” is a luxury a writer cannot afford, if s/he is to be productive – or better still, excel!

I say this as one working in a socioeconomic environment, where a myriad of annoyances routinely connive to scuttle a writer (or creative person)’s efforts to secure a conducive psychological atmosphere.

In other words, noise (in various forms) is a constant reality from which little chance of escape exists out here. Yet, some of us still produce results matching those of our contemporaries in less hostile climes.

We are able to do this, by drawing on the passion we have for what we do.

For most of us, it’s a passion so compelling, that we do NOT mind exerting huge amounts of EXTRA effort to nurture.

Some of our contemporaries in developed societies are not unaware of the harsh conditions under which we have to turn out the desired work quality and volume.

Especially those who have had the opportunity to visit us, and/or who were also born and raised here. Most of the latter relocated abroad to earn a living in more conductive socioeconomic environments (e.g. Europe, America, Asia etc)

Knowing what it’s like here, some openly express amazement at our ability to not just cope, but actually thrive, in the midst of such extreme negatives!

One Example: A few weeks ago, I had a international phone conversation with an African born expert-who-speaks, who lives and works outside Africa

At a point he asked me how – in spite of the constant loud chatter of generator noise – I was able to churn out the relentless stream of creative new content in form of write-ups, audios and videos for clients (like him) – and for my website.

He noted that years of being based abroad had made him quite needful of a controlled environment i.e. one devoid of noise and other extraneous influences that could disturb his concentration.

My response was that I had TRAINED myself to deliver needed results, in spite of the environment, knowing that I had NO viable alternative to being here.

I further added that if he had been in this part of the world, his passion would have PUSHED him to also ADAPT to the environment, and learn to turn out his best work in spite of any distractions around him.

And that’s the truth: Human beings can be extremely adaptable when driven by desire and passion!

When the human being is convinced that a course of action is necessary, s/he has the innate capability to creatively adapt his/her talents to carry it out, no matter the obstacles s/he may face.

This is why we were able to find ways to travel into space, where existing conditions did not permit our survival normally.

It is for this reason that I say the idea of finding the right time (and even place) to write is a luxury few writers can afford, if they really want to excel.

Forgive me for saying this, if you’re based outside Africa – especially for those of you living and working in places like Europe, America, UAE and Asia.

But the truth is that in most cases, your socioeconomic environments are often like HEAVEN compared to what obtains in my part of the world.

I won’t bother giving many examples.

You watch enough TV to be aware of a few.

For instance, the lack of access to regular power supply plaguing Nigeria, makes perpetual use of noisy generators inevitable. Experts engaged in creative thinking tasks like writing and software development tend to feel the pains the most.

To make matters worse, there is little or no regulation of noise pollution in this part of the world,

That makes it easy for just about anyone to mount massive loud speakers right on your street, in front of his/her shop blaring loud music, in what is a crude yet popular strategy for attracting the attention of potential buyers.

In developed societies, few people would dare do that, because they have been trained to realize they cannot impose on others in that manner.

What’s more, the law enforcement agents would take swift action to correct such a person.

Out here, your protests are unlikely to go anywhere. If anything the culprit would accuse you of being jealous.

In other words, creatives out here are often people who have trained themselves to do what they love without letting their unfavorable environment negatively affect their output.

Most of us out here think nothing of it, but being able to block out “noise” to get our work done, is a powerful ability that ensures we can achieve desired outcomes under literally any conditions.

Imagine therefore, what would happen if we suddenly gained access to developed societies devoid of most such limitations we contend with? Our productivity would simply go through the roof!

Bamidele Onibalusi, now 21 years old (having launched a successful professional freelance writing career as a teenager, from Nigeria’s ancient city of Ibadan) is one of such creative persons, who gets work done for international clients, in spite of Nigeria’s harsh conditions.

My ability to do what I do – as a multidisciplinary solutions provider to international clients – at this level, is also proof that it is possible.

Having said that, even out here, we STILL differ in terms of the DEGREE to which we can thrive under hardship…

Some of us have to face more difficult challenges than others, in the course of doing our writing.

For instance, a number of us – like me – have to deal with an additional layer of “distractions” in form of kids we have to parent.

A writer who has no child and/or is unmarried will have LESS potential distractions to deal with, apart from the noise from his/her generators.

But not so for the writer who is a parent to kids yet to leave home.

From settling perpetual quarrels between teenage siblings, to giving a toddler the attention s/he needs (and other parenting tasks in between), the life of a writer with family responsibilities can be so much MORE difficult!

I say this as one who has had to live this VERY complicated life, for YEARS, to the extent that I have to get my writing done under crazy – and I do mean CRAZY – conditions.

I once had work on a client’s due blog article in a General Hospital in Lagos, while waiting for blood test results for my son who had suddenly taken ill.

You should have seen odd looks I got from other parents sitting seated near me. I had to “relocate” myself into the car, to finish it off and send to the client.

It goes without saying that I could have called the client to say my kid took ill. However, my assessment of the situation convinced me I could still get it done – especially since we were only waiting for the results.

Having agreed that the final article would be sent to the client for review that Friday, towards the Monday launch, I wanted to do what I could to avoid derailing the set plans.

Luckily, my efforts paid off. My son got the right diagnosis and treatment, and the site launch took off as planned on Monday. I never told the client the circumstances under which I sent him that piece. What mattered was that things went according to plan.

On another occasion, I had to write a blog post due for publishing on my blog, while inside the chauffeur driven jeep of a Cotonou based Nigerian diplomat client, at 11.30p.m. We were stuck in a traffic jam on the way back to Seme border, after a visit to his farm in South West Nigeria.

In each instance, described above, the prevailing conditions mattered little to me. All I just needed was enough space to open the laptop and begin to do my writing.

Once the article was completed, I copied it to my smart phone and used the latter’s browser to upload it to this blog.

Interestingly, that same night, while still in the car, I was forced to prepare a PDF invoice I’d promised to send another client, and email it as an attachment using my Blackberry, just to avoid failing to get it to him before the next day, as I’d promised.

As you can imagine most of the clients never knew (and possibly would have cared less), how I got what they wanted done for them.

Clients will expect you to do what it takes – no matter what challenges you may come up against.

No excuses. No complaints. Just get it done.

That’s the attitude that wins the respect (and admiration), as well as the CONFIDENCE of clients.

That attitude convinces them that hiring you was not (and will not) be a mistake, because they know you will go the extra mile as often as necessary to deliver what you promise.

And once clients are convinced, you can be sure they’ll reward you with repeat business, and or testimonials/referrals.

The above implies that to deliver desired results consistently, you must become able to do your BEST writing, at will.

The question then is HOW DO YOU DO THAT?

My answer is simple:

By learning how to get yourself into flow or the zone.

First of all you need to come to the firm understanding that, if you let it, your mind can – and WILL – play tricks on you, about your ability or readiness to write.

Most times when we feel we’re not in the “mood” to write, it’s our mind that’s telling us we’re not.

In reality, all it takes to get started with writing at WILL, is to do just that: GET STARTED!

You CAN put yourself in the perfect mood to write, simply by STARTING and sticking with it.

By the time you’ve been at it a while, you’ll suddenly discover you’re getting along with much less effort than when you began.

Most productive writers anywhere in the world will confirm this: Stephen King, renowned for his prolific writing, says its true!

At the point when you find yourself achieving this kind of breakthrough, it would often mean you are in flow, or the zone.

Take it from me. I’ve done this for over a decade, and I can tell you that’s what happens.

NB: Only a person who lacks relevant knowledge, and.or experience of the subject, from which to do the writing effectively, will be unable to do this.

It so happens that I have a widely syndicated article that explains how to do just that (i.e. get into flow).

It has even been referenced in research papers.

The article is titled “Become A Habitual Peak Performer – Learn How To Get Into Flow Or – The Zone More Frequently“

In it I describe what I do to produce the writing results that continually impress my clients.

To record similar – or better – writing success, I recommend you diligently apply what you learn from reading that article.

A more recent article I wrote on the same theme is titled “To Effortlessly Do More, Get Into Flow (Or The Zone)!“

Yet another resource that can help you is my FREE PDF report titled “Proven Techniques/Strategies You Can Use to Start & Finish Writing ANYTHING“.

To get a copy emailed to you, click here to send me a request.

PS: By way of interest, and as indicated in the title of this issue, I’m back on LinkedIn.com

I’m using my new webmail – tayo at tayosolagbade dot com – for this new LinkedIn account.

This move is part of my efforts to reinvent myself towards providing Response Generating Writing & Web Marketing Solutions to a global paying target audience.

I’ve sent out invitations using my GMAIL contacts database. If you’ve not gotten one, send me an invitation to connect.

NB: For those not aware of the history about why I quit using LinkedIn.com in 2013, click here to read a blog post I published back then, with details. At the time I was using the webmail address attached to my old domain name i.e tayo at spontaneousdevelopment dot com. I believe I’m less prone to getting accused of “suspicious” activity, with the brand I now have, especially under this new account.

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