How has it been two months. Stuck in a loop of writer’s block, burnout, and a case of the-fuck-its. My take on newsletters, wine, and why I bother at all.
I will go on record that I am one who misses your stupid videos. And yes, this post-pandemic period has probably been worse than the actual pandemic as in the thick it felt like we were all in it together whereas now, it feels more like fighting for the remaining scraps of humanity. Admittedly, as an (for the moment) American, my feelings on the latter might be running a touch more raw post 5 Novemeber.
Ah the good old trifecta of consistency, burn-out and self doubt. Always a ride.
You'll find your way through I'm sure. Sometimes we have to take a step back and re-evaluate. Ultimately we have to do what we do for ourselves and not just for others. I've learnt this (am still learning it) the hard way. Although I still ask myself probably everyday why the fuck am I doing this?!
And as for feeling unmotivated, I feel ya. Having Chloé has made me hugely reevaluate where I should put my energy and for a long time it didn’t feel like wine was the place and internet wine certainly wasn’t. I must say, my recent SA trip seems to have shifted that, was thinking about exploring why in my own newsletter after I do some soul searching as to why exactly I think that is.
But to echo Rod’s point, yesterday I went for lunch with a bloody good egg of the wine world and we opened plenty of delicious and interesting bottles but we didn’t discuss the wines once. It was so refreshing to not dissect and just enjoy.
Open something tasty, drink it for fun, and come back fighting!
You have got this, I completely totally and utterly believe in you!
Dan, I simply cannot afford for my plug adapter to have died in vain in Austria however-long-ago-it-was.
Please go for a run, or several, and then pull the cork on something delicious. Not (necessarily) great or expensive, just delicious. And drink that, without thinking about it.
Figure out your why, your true north, your main overall goal. Work back from that. If posting online isn’t moving the dial towards it? Sack it if you want. But if getting more money to continue towards further MW studies is needed, you still want the MW (one of main objectives) and content is your best chance at getting the funding, then dive in there and dish out great content which you can do. Just remind yourself regularly of why you’re doing it. Regardless, we all love you. 😘
I will go on record that I am one who misses your stupid videos. And yes, this post-pandemic period has probably been worse than the actual pandemic as in the thick it felt like we were all in it together whereas now, it feels more like fighting for the remaining scraps of humanity. Admittedly, as an (for the moment) American, my feelings on the latter might be running a touch more raw post 5 Novemeber.
Ah the good old trifecta of consistency, burn-out and self doubt. Always a ride.
You'll find your way through I'm sure. Sometimes we have to take a step back and re-evaluate. Ultimately we have to do what we do for ourselves and not just for others. I've learnt this (am still learning it) the hard way. Although I still ask myself probably everyday why the fuck am I doing this?!
Stay strong. Drink something tasty.
Dannnnn!
I miss you in person and on the internet.
And as for feeling unmotivated, I feel ya. Having Chloé has made me hugely reevaluate where I should put my energy and for a long time it didn’t feel like wine was the place and internet wine certainly wasn’t. I must say, my recent SA trip seems to have shifted that, was thinking about exploring why in my own newsletter after I do some soul searching as to why exactly I think that is.
But to echo Rod’s point, yesterday I went for lunch with a bloody good egg of the wine world and we opened plenty of delicious and interesting bottles but we didn’t discuss the wines once. It was so refreshing to not dissect and just enjoy.
Open something tasty, drink it for fun, and come back fighting!
You have got this, I completely totally and utterly believe in you!
xxx
Unsurprisingly, opening a good bottle is what I did. Your trip to SA couldn’t have done anything except inspire. See ya soon x
Dan, I simply cannot afford for my plug adapter to have died in vain in Austria however-long-ago-it-was.
Please go for a run, or several, and then pull the cork on something delicious. Not (necessarily) great or expensive, just delicious. And drink that, without thinking about it.
Hope things pick up soon!
Oh, don’t worry, the MW is a work in progress, it’s the motivation to keep talking about it that ebbs and flows.
I hope you feel more motivated and just better. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season 🔥
Figure out your why, your true north, your main overall goal. Work back from that. If posting online isn’t moving the dial towards it? Sack it if you want. But if getting more money to continue towards further MW studies is needed, you still want the MW (one of main objectives) and content is your best chance at getting the funding, then dive in there and dish out great content which you can do. Just remind yourself regularly of why you’re doing it. Regardless, we all love you. 😘
Cheers Nic!