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Personal Writing - The Key To Positive Expectancy
Published 4 months ago • 2 min read
LAMROW LETTER #10
Personal Writing - The Key To Positive Expectancy
Your Thoughts Are Running the Show—Are You Paying Attention?
Sup all,
Ever feel like your thoughts are all over the place?
Like you’re constantly reacting to life instead of intentionally moving forward?
I’ve been there.
And if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just floating through life on autopilot, you’re not alone.
Here’s the real issue:
Most people are operating with a negative expectancy.
They wake up expecting the same stress, the same problems, and the same struggles.
They react to whatever comes at them, never questioning their thoughts, never breaking the loop.
But what if there was a simple, powerful habit that could pull you out of that cycle and put you back in control?
ENTER: PERSONAL WRITING.
Let me tell you how this one habit changed everything for me.
From Overthinking to Ownership
A few years ago, I was trapped in a mental loop of overthinking and negative expectancy.
I had goals, sure.
I wanted more out of life.
But my actions?
Scattered.
My energy?
Drained.
Every day felt like playing defense—reacting to problems, handling fires, and feeling like I was constantly behind.
I thought this was normal.
I thought this was just life.
Then, almost by accident, I discovered something deceptively simple:
I started writing to myself for just five minutes every morning.
Now, I’m not talking about writing a novel or crafting perfect sentences.
I’m talking raw, unfiltered honesty.
Some days, I’d write about my goals and ideas.
Other days, it was just me venting frustrations onto the page.
But here’s where things got crazy:
Slowly but surely, my mind became clearer.
I stopped drowning in reaction mode.
I started shaping my own thoughts instead of being ruled by them.
Suddenly, I wasn’t just journaling—I was recalibrating.
I was no longer expecting things to go wrong.
I was training my mind to anticipate progress, clarity, and opportunity.
And everything started to shift.
What Personal Writing Does to Your Brain
Writing is not just journaling.
Writing is a tool for mental alignment.
And when you do it consistently, here’s what happens:
✅ You clarify your thoughts before they take control of you.
✅ You process emotions instead of bottling them up.
✅ You realign daily so you don’t drift aimlessly.
✅ You train your mind for positive expectancy, shifting from doubt to progress.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck, or unsure whether your thoughts, feelings, and actions are in sync, this practice will change everything.
And the best part?
You don’t need to be a “writer.”
You just need to start.
How to Start Right Now (The 5-Minute Challenge)
For the next 7 days, commit to just 5 minutes of personal writing every day.
Answer these three simple questions:
1️⃣ What’s on my mind right now?
2️⃣ How am I feeling, and why?
3️⃣ What’s one small thing I can do today to move forward?
Don’t worry about perfect words. Just be honest.
Dump your thoughts onto the page, even if it feels messy.
By the end of the week, you’ll be shocked at how much clarity you gain.
What Happens Next?
This is just the start.
Next week, I’ll be diving deep into my personal journaling process—
How I use writing to unlock ideas, overcome mental roadblocks, and stay focused on my vision.
Stay tuned for that.
You don’t want to miss it.
In the meantime, try the 5-minute challenge, and hit reply to let me know how it goes.
Or feel free to share your experience with me on X.
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