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		blindluck on Sept 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why to Not Write a Book I would write a technical book for the challenge and learning rather than the "I published a book". It would also learn me a ... haskell or whatever. But not for the money and probably not the opportunities as anything there would be a bonus. I am more like that 1hr a day cranker. As you can see I am not natural at it... I would grind out and rewrite, get edits until it looks OK.

interludead on Sept 17, 2024 [–]

I think treating everything as a skill-building exercise rather than a pursuit for external rewards could keep any process enjoyable

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