Today marks a milestone I didn’t think I would pass: 4,000 columns. It’s not that I thought I would fail. It didn’t occur to me how quickly one column at a time can run up to 4,000. It all started with a monthly newsletter, then a daily blog post, a syndicated column and more than a dozen published books.
I am proud of my achievement, but not too impressed. I wish I could say that at least each day I am overcome by waves of wit and wisdom. The truth is, the fear of a deadline is my best motivator. I count on intimidation to give me a jump-start, and the satisfaction that comes from writing to keep me going.
