How writing 1000 words a day changed my life

I think this is probably golden advice. I think, when I write things for school assignments, which actually isn't very often, there is some agony involved because of deadlines, and sometimes I don't know how to answer the question. But around the time I submit my essay, I think I feel a sense of achievement that at least I churned out something. Regardless of the grade I get, I feel like I've just walked a step forward (perhaps just a tiny one).
So when I leave school, I hope my brain doesn't rot and perhaps I could take up this habit of writing.