I just Twittered (well, actually Brightkited) a link to this post on Henry David Thoreau’s journal – the entry from December 20, 1851 that I thought was particularly timely for me.
"Say the thing with which you labor. It is a waste of time for the writer to use his talents merely. Be faithful to your genius. Write in the strain that interests you most. Consult not the popular taste."
Not that I’m planning on going against the grain just for the sake of doing so, but I like the sentiment to always do what you feel passionate about rather than conforming for audience or peoples.
I recommend adding THIS DATE, from Henry David Thoreau’s Journal to your reading list.