What Is the Single Most Important Thing Someone Should Do to Become a Successful Indie Author? (Grok Diary – Day 1)

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I’ve decided to aim for 1,000 words a day. I’ve handled that kind of workload before, and I’m confident I can do it again.

Writing 1,000 words for 2,000 consecutive days is still a massive challenge. But committing to it publicly will help me stay accountable — and stick with it.

You can follow the project in real time here: @michael_brig

Grok Coaches Me to Become a Successful Indie Author in 2,000 Days (Day 0)

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As promised, here is the beginning of my five-year Grok diary. Every day, I’ll ask Grok one question with the goal of becoming a successful indie author within 2,000 days.

The project started on February 22, 2026. It will conclude around the end of 2031. I’ll document the entire process transparently on X in real time. On my blog, I’ll share each Q&A along with additional comments and reflections.

Let the fun begin.

5 years are 1,826 days – I’ve expanded it to 2,000 days as that simply sounds better and is easier to read for everyone who stumbles over my tweets.

You can follow the project in real time here: @michael_brig

2,000 Days of Grok Coaching Me to Become a Successful Author

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Five years equal 1,826 days. I rounded it up to 2,000.

That’s the timespan during which I will use Grok every single day to guide me toward becoming a successful indie author. One question at a time, I will test the AI and follow its advice blindly.

The first week is already coming to an end. So far, Grok has made me focus on my daily writing routine—and it has already pushed me to make a few changes.

What will happen next week?

I don’t know. I’ve decided to hand over the reins to Grok. It will dictate what I work on next—and it will continue to do so for the next five years.

Hopefully, it will lead me to success. But even if it doesn’t, it will at least take me in a different direction than the one I’ve been heading. Since that direction hasn’t really led anywhere, I have nothing to lose by giving Grok control over my author project.

Yesterday, I added up all my book downloads. The total was just over 1,100. If I subtract the free copies I gave away, I’ve sold fewer than 200 books. Besides the joy of having my stories published, there isn’t much success.

Thus, I’ve got nothing to lose.

So—let Grok take over.