Work on a schedule

I read a recent post about how you should just write every day (or on some kind of schedule) and not expect inspiration to strike. That's pretty much true of anything in life and applies to common academic activities like research and teaching as well. This simple concept also reminds me of a quote from Dune by Frank Herbert:

Not in the mood? Moods are things for cattle or loveplay or playing the baliset, not for fighting.