Even people who do not think of themselves as writers understand the importance of writing to their careers. More than 90% of mid-career professionals recently cited the “need to write effectively” as a skill “of great importance” in their day-to-day work...fields like engineering emphasize the written materials...that are essential by-products of technical work.
The reward of disciplined writing is the most valuable job attribute of all: a mind equipped to think. Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for the many. 1
Nobel Prize winner and best-selling author of Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman’s recommended first step for making better decisions: buy a notebook.
Deliberate practice is the key to becoming a strong writer.
This method of skill development involves
> effortful exertion to improve performance