So I've been blog-browsing, as I do, being a creepy internet stalker, and I ran across this interesting entry, somewhere:
What would you do, if you knew you couldn't fail?
And I read it, and read the comments, most of which were written by people whose creative urges are stifled (or who feel their creative urges are stifled, whatever) and I was really shocked to see how many people wanted not only to write a novel, but to have another child, or get married. Somehow I'd always thought of having children as something you didn't fear failing at. There were your standard "I'm getting divorced, and it's awesome" comments. The nicest thing about it was that it wasn't your standard "and what's stopping you?" inspirational deal--the chick was just honestly curious.
It didn't take me long to realize that I would do exactly what I'm doing now, if I couldn't fail. I'm certainly not the poster child for taking giant leaps or anything, but I am perfectly happy. I'm pursuing a career I love, one that brings me a ton of personal fulfillment. I'm writing enough to keep me happy and moderately stressed out, and always pushing myself to do better, which is more than I can say for my writing in the past.
I don't think it's possible to fail, if you're trying hard enough. I realize this shows how young I am, and how many doors have been opened for me, but I really believe that nothing, nothing, is out of my reach if I work hard enough. I'm going to make all my dreams come true.
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I also think It's A Wonderful Life is incredibly depressing.
However, I've also got to disagree with you a bit-- its entirely possible to fail even if you're trying, if you don't have any natural ability. Not everyone has the power to become a competative runner. Not everyone is smart enough to get into med school. Not everyone has the voice and ears to become an opera singer.
realizing your limitations isn't a bad thing, as long as you realize your ability too.
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