It’s close to midnight.
The house is quiet.
Everyone else is asleep.
But I’m sitting at my laptop, typing furiously.
Technically, I’m supposed to be retired.
These are the golden years everyone dreams about.
Work hard.
Save enough.
Build a business.
And one day you’ll finally be free.
Free from deadlines.
Free from responsibilities.
Free from work.
Well… I’m in those years now.
And strangely enough, I’m working harder than ever.
Not because I need the money.
Because I need meaning.
After decades of working, raising a family, and doing what was expected of me, I realised something unsettling.
Comfort is pleasant.
But it’s not enough.
I want the years I have left to count for something.
I want to share what I’ve learned.
To write the books that sat quietly inside me for years.
To teach others who feel that same restless pull to create.
To help someone who thinks,
“Maybe it’s too late for me.”
Through my writing.
Through my courses.
Through my newsletter.
Midnight after midnight, the words keep coming.
Not because I have to work.
But because I want to.
If you’re someone who still feels the urge to create something meaningful in the second half of life, you might enjoy what I write.
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Category: Inspirational
10 Things That Will Work For Writers in 2026
Everyone is talking about what will work in 2026.
Here’s my distilled view after digging into the data, trends, and creator behaviour, specifically for writers and newsletter creators.
1. Creator money will keep growing
↳ Because brands are moving budget to trusted, creator-led distribution—not anonymous media.
2. AI-assisted writing will become default
↳ Because AI will be everywhere; human judgment, voice, and credibility will become the premium.
3. Email newsletters keep winning
↳ Because owned audiences outperform rented platforms when algorithms reset.
4. Writing + video becomes the power combo
↳ Because one strong idea travels further when distributed across formats.
5. Micro-products outperform big courses
↳ Because buyers want fast ROI, not long commitments.
6. Communities get smaller and more serious
↳ Because people want accountability and progress, not noisy group chats.
7. Books will keep the authority power
↳ Because in an AI-dominated world, a book will become a credibility artifact.
8. Done-with-you will beats Do-it-yourself
↳ Because implementation, speed, and structure matter more than information.
9. Distribution matters more than writing skill
↳ Because great ideas still need reach to convert into income.
10. Writers will build businesses training humans for the AI era.
↳ Because people and teams will need to learn how to think, write, communicate, and build trust in AI-heavy workplaces.
The through-line?
Less content.
More clarity.
More outcomes.
More authority.
That’s why the smartest move for many writers in 2026 is still this:
Write a strategic book.
Not to “become an author.”
But to anchor your authority, attract the right clients, and build a business around something solid.
If you’ve been quietly thinking, “Maybe this is the year I write my book,” you’re probably right.
P.S.: Write your book in 30 days here.
Start everything as an experiment
In the last 5 years, I’ve written and published 4 books.
I also:
– Coach aspiring authors to write their books
– Help coaches, creators and professionals to turn their knowledge into a business
And here’s my real secret
“I treat everything new as an experiment.”
No stress.
No expectations.
Just a hard-earned insight from 6 years of creative work.
– My first blog? An experiment.
– My newsletter? An experiment.
– Writing my first book in 7 days? An experiment.
– Launching my coaching business? An experiment.
(For context: I have two half-PhDs in science. Experiments are my native language.)
When you treat something as an experiment:
– You stop expecting perfection
– You loosen your grip on outcomes
– You stay open to unexpected paths
– You follow steps, observe, and adjust
And if it “fails”? You still win.
Because you learn what not to do next.
Which quietly points you toward what will work.
Progress doesn’t come from doing things correctly.
It comes from doing them consistently.
The outcome matters. But action matters more.
Embrance Life Long Learning
Growth and progression are relevant at every stage of your career — not just when you’re starting out.
Here are 3 tips from my own 20 years of ascending the career ladder.
1) Embrace Lifelong Learning:
After taking a seven-year break to raise my kids, re-entering the job market was difficult, to put it mildly.
Even though I had a Master’s in Biochemistry, two incomplete Ph.D.s (a story for another day), and a portfolio of published research papers in esteemed Biochemistry journals, I struggled to secure even a research assistant position.
Undeterred, I embarked on a new journey by returning to university, pursuing an additional degree in Information Technology.
The result?
Five job offers on the table—making the decision which one to accept a pleasant predicament.
But my story doesn’t conclude there. I continued to invest in my professional development, undertaking 2-3 courses annually at my expense.
This commitment paid off, propelling me into a senior manager position within eight years.
2) Mentorship Matters:
Success is seldom a solo journey.
We all require support to learn and grow. Instead of solely seeking mentors for myself, I actively sought opportunities to become a mentor.
Guiding others through their learning, assisting with implementation, and fostering growth became a rewarding part of my journey
Besides, mentorship is a two-way street; you not only impart your knowledge, but you also gain fresh perspectives from younger employees.
3) Build Professional Network:
As a seasoned professional, your network is likely one of your most valuable assets.
Although I am an introvert, I made sure I attended IT events, connected with colleagues in other departments and organizations, and took part in professional groups.
My career progression stemmed from the influence I cultivated with the individuals in my professional network.
Your journey doesn’t end with securing a job and doing well; it’s about evolving, adapting, and continuing to set new goals.
By embracing lifelong learning, engaging in mentorship, and building a robust professional network, seasoned professionals can not only stay relevant but thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape.
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Problems are projects!
It was a concept I learned last year.
It comes from the great mind-science pioneer Jose Silva.
When faced with a problem, don’t think of it as a problem.
Instead, turn your “problem” into a “project.”
What it means is, when you think about your problem, you are in a negative frame of mind. Your problem appears like a roadblock hindering your progress.
But when you think of it as a project, you get in a positive state of mind. You start thinking about how to solve it rather than remaining stuck.
When you create a project from your problem to move it from ‘problem’ to ‘ideal world,’ where the problem no longer exists.
Jose Silva had a creative visualization exercise for it.
He called this technique, the “Three Scenes Technique.”
In his famous Silva Mind Control classes back in 70s and 80s, he would get people to first visualize the problem and feel the pain rather than suppress it or push it away.
Then he got them to visualize themselves taking some action to move away from the problem.✨
And then, in the third scene, visualize themselves in an ideal world where the problem no longer exists and feel the joy and happiness of this solution.
This simple way of embracing a problem and then thinking of a project to make the problem obsolete, and then thinking of the end result when the problem has fully disappeared, is how I approach problems now.
I have a problem with my marketing skills. I have turned it into a ‘project.’
I am on to it. Soon, it’s going to be obsolete. And I will become an expert on the topic. 😎
I am taking several actions to solve it.
One of them is doing creative visualization meditations daily.
The second is studying the great marketers and learning from them.
The third is applying what I learn to my business.
The fourth is teaching others.
What problem do you have? Can you turn it into a project?
Self-doubt Is Our Ally
Self-doubt is your key to success.
Self-confidence is overrated.
Every personal development book puts “confidence” as the number one skill to achieve your goals. Like, if you have “self-confidence” everything else will come by default.
The problem is most people don’t have self-confidence.
Whereas everyone has self-doubt.
It is almost natural to doubt our abilities, our knowledge, our ideas, our decisions…
You don’t need “self-confidence” to achieve something.
You need “self-doubt.”
“Self-doubt,” helps you prepare better.
Makes you cover all grounds so that you can achieve whatever you set out to do.
“Self-doubt” helps you question whether you are on the right path or not.
It makes you analyze what should be the best way to achieve things.