Comments on Baptists Today Blogs: Knuckling down

Very well said, Tony. And a fine example. I loo...

2009-10-14T16:19:00.491-04:00

Very well said, Tony. And a fine example. I look forward to your book's publication.

Would also love to hear sometime how you go about deciding on a book topic, outlining the book, and planning your writing.

Hopefully you're "almost home" in more ways than one.

I picked it up in college, Josh. After breezing th...

2009-10-14T11:09:11.331-04:00

I picked it up in college, Josh. After breezing through high school and trying the same during my first year of college, I discovered that the key to making the grades I wanted was to study at least five hours outside of the classroom each day. To get the reward, you have to be willing to pay the price.

Even so, I also had to learn that time for study and writing have to be balanced against the need for a healthy social life and the priority of family responsibilities. The gift of an occasional writing retreat allows me to be less distracted by such projects when I'm at home.

I only hope I can cultivate your work ethic for my...

2009-10-14T10:23:08.753-04:00

I only hope I can cultivate your work ethic for myself!

I wonder, was it a struggle for you to establish these work habits?