Around Quote by Jack Canfield
“When I realized I wanted to do more writing and less traveling around the world teaching live seminars, I decided to write the first 'Chicken Soup for the Soul(R)' book. I knew I wanted to have 100 stories in the book, so I wrote or edited two stories a week for a year.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul, 1993
The author shifted focus from travel teaching to writing, setting a concrete goal of 100 stories and committing to a steady weekly output to achieve it.
In simple terms: He chose writing over travel, set a clear target, and worked consistently.
Key Takeaway
Set a specific goal and schedule regular progress.
Themes
goal setting
productivity
career change
writing
discipline
Mood
determined
focused
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- authoring a book
- career transition
- content creation
- personal projects
Key Concepts
habit formation
goal commitment
creative output
Questions to Reflect On
- What goal could you break into weekly tasks?
- How do you stay motivated when progress feels slow?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining momentum can be difficult without external deadlines.
