“When I start a book, I write a minimum of five pages every day, except weekends. If I'm going on a ski trip, I take my computer with me, get up at six, do my five pages, and then go skiing.”

Meaning

This reads as a note about discipline over inspiration. It points to writing as work that depends on routine, even when life is in motion, and it treats consistency as part of the craft rather than a burden. It lands for anyone trying to protect a habit while traveling or juggling other commitments, because it shows that progress often comes from showing up before it comes from feeling ready.

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Originally said in English.

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