Day 43: Consistency.

Consistency is supposedly the death of good acting. While that may be true, it is the cornerstone of change.

Habits are like those jeans you've had for five years too long: comfortable and worn in perfectly. They are a constant reminder of who we believe we are, and the crutch we depend on to define us. What happens when you remove a habit? You make way for something new; not necessarily better, just new.

Here's my struggle right now: what new do I want to make way for?

It's a big question.

...and I'm thinking on it.

YESTERDAY'S CHALLENGE:

Well, here is where the commitment to risk is paying off; I picked a hard premise for a sketch. I am afraid of living up to it. But, I've kept me on the hook. And draft upon, draft upon draft I have stuck with it. I'm still not there yet. I will not throw in the towel...though I am tempted to call in sick just to avoid it. Old habits die hard.

TODAY'S RISK: KEEP WRITING.

Sorry it's not a new fresh and shiny risk, but I am STILL writing this four page sketch. Honestly, I can't remember putting in this much effort. And that kind of pisses me off. It's a habit of mine to coast, and do well. Not exemplary, but well. Sometimes even very well. Is that just me? I'm curious now, just how hard I can work and how strong a sketch I can make this if I choose to. I choose to.

Happy Saturday!