I’ve made it through day one, and I’m still standing.

What have I learnt from it?

1. There’s a huge difference between blogging in your spare time and when you feel like it, to blogging full-time and having quotas and deadlines to meet.
2. It will take some time to adjust to a new working environment and structure.
3. Distractions will come and they need to be dealt with swiftly.
4. There’s no shame in starting off slowly and ensuring that systems and methods are in place, even if it means that you couldn’t get all the ‘extras’ done – that will come.
5. Time vanishes. It just goes. You’re up early and working, and before you know it, it’s early evening.
6. Don’t jump at every email. Use filters, colours or alerts to know what’s really important (like breaking news) and what can wait. Poor email management slows down your work rate.
7. Planning is key: get systems in place early then tune them to meet your needs. Learn to be a good administrator.

I had hoped to get more done in less time yesterday, but the phrase “don’t run before you can walk” seems apt here.

Despite my knowledge of the Net and blogging, I am still on a tremendous learning curve. I completed everything I needed to yesterday, without falling into a blubbering heap on the floor come the evening.

Most importantly: no regrets. I’m doing the right thing and it will only get better.

What tips would you give a new ProBlogger?