Embrace the power of sitzfleisch.

In The Devil’s Guide To Hollywood, writer Joe Eszterhas says the key to being a successful screenwriter is, “‘sitzfleisch’—a German term that means the ability and the strength to sit on your ass.”

It is deceptively simple, but it works. You sit, you work, you keep going until the work is done.

It can be hard to sit for long periods of time. A standing desk can help with this.

According to this website that sells standing desks and shares the history, Leonardo Da Vinci had a standing desk where he created the Mona Lisa. University of Cambridge records uses of standing desks as early as 1626.

The brain is a part of the body, but it can only create and deliver amazing code, books, scripts, music, games or videos through dedicated hours of sitzfleisch.

It is about having the perseverance to work. This is a very commendable quality.

Wouldn’t you want to work with someone who can stay focused on doing the job well for long periods of time?

THE TAKEAWAY: Embrace the power of sitzfleisch.