Some weeks ago, while reading Bit Literacy, I decided to teach myself touch typing with the Dvorak keyboard layout. Because I am 1) impatient and 2) constantly pressed for time at work (hence, my decision to switch), I’ve been taking things slow: practicing drills for an hour here and there, a few times a week, and using Qwerty the rest of the time.
Now that I’ve covered the entire alphabet in Dvorak, I’m making the switch.
Why?
It’s time to commit.
How often do we come up with new goals and ambitions – like writing a novel or learning a language – only to fall back into our old patterns and give up?
Sadly, this seems to be the norm. At least for me. And I’m tired of it.
Typing is a HUGE part of my life. This move can have a dramatic impact on my daily existence. Making the switch will be most inconvenient and annoying. But the faster I commit, the faster I’ll reprogram my brain.
Just as physical exercise reminds me to keep at my writing practice, these new finger movements remind me that I can break free from old patterns and create the habits needed for a fulfilling writing life.
Is it time for you to take the plunge in a specific area? If so, what is it and what’s holding you back?
