By Randy Kay
Today, in part 2 of “Writing with Purpose,” I’m writing a
fiction book about a character who happens upon an evil plot, and this brings my
character to a moral conundrum that challenges his faith. While this book
represents a departure from my works of non-fiction and self-help articles, it
remains faithful to my purpose. Indeed, I’ve tested the prototype manuscript
with sample readers, and some have made comments like “it changed my life’s
direction” or “gave me a clearer sense of my own inner conflicts.”
At times, we become prisoners of our thoughts, which is
why writing with purpose can be cathartic. Even if one person is positively
affected by your writing, it’s a success. If it entertains, great. If it edifies,
BRAVO! When we begin unpacking what we hold
inside of our hearts we can experience a creative transformation that transitions
thought to impact. It is a restorative process. Writing your feelings, passions,
and thoughts to express whatever has been a burden to your soul can be a
tremendous release. It creates a point where you can begin again with transparency.
The beauty of writing with purpose is that it caused me
to experience a deeper reflection of my life. I analyzed situations from a
perspective I was incapable of accomplishing years prior. In a sense, it was as
if maturity helped me to understand my potential, my identity, and how experiences
formed my personal mission statement. I rejoiced with the vision that was
released within me, and I now use it to mentor others so that I’m not just
“hanging out” in life.
Writing motivates and inspires people in many ways. The articles
and books that I write are always qualified by their ability to add positive
value to the lives of others. My writing is meant to help people learn
something that I can offer or that others struggle with in their career and
life. Basically, it’s our responsibility to share what we know to help others
avoid unnecessary conflict, devastating failure, or simply gain insight about
something that can enhance their ability to thrive. Writing is very much about
teaching people the wisdom born through our own life.
Here are a few ways to write with purpose by asking these
questions:
·
“What has caused me
to fail, and what did I learn that I can pass onto others?”
·
“What’s my unique voice? Am I a problem
solver, a motivator, an empathizer, or an entertainer?”
·
“When someone reads
what I write, what should that person do differently, or how should that person
feel differently?”
·
“What can I learn
through my writing?” Now, turn that around and use that as the underlying
purpose for your writing.
·
“What is my greatest
pain point, and how did I turn that pain into gain?”
Randy
Kay is the Chief Learning Officer of PACEsetters (http://pacesetters.training),
a leader in human development and the first to introduce a validated course on
thriving skills. He is also Chairman and CEO of TenorCorp, a diversified
strategic development firm. Randy Kay is an author of six books, and the
author of Dying to Meet Jesus, due
for release January 7, 2020 by Chosen, a division of Baker Publishing. Earlier
in his career he served as CEO of a biotech company and a media company,
commercial executive with companies like Johnson & Johnson, and chairman or
board member for numerous philanthropic organizations. Since graduating
from Northwestern University, Kay has trained over one million persons and has
been the leader for over twenty different organizations. His first book, Daily Keys to Success, covers every
topic related to success - day-by-day - 366 topics brimming with ideas, tools,
and tactics for living life to the fullest, and includes the collective
experience of generations of success experts through one comprehensive book
arranged by calendar day for daily growth. Subsequent books include The Power to Thrive, based on a 30-year
multidisciplinary study of exceptional leaders; and, The 22 Most Important Things.Kay has written for magazines including
Forbes, Inc., and the Wall Street Journal, and has been interviewed by various
broadcasting channels across the United States Training
Website: http://pacesetters.training Author Blog: http://randykayauthor.com Podcast: http://randykaypodcast.com
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