This poster quote seems made for this blog. Note my two keywords within the text--patience and perseverance.
Look at the separate parts of the advice here. Sometimes, we read something like this in its entirety, get the gist of it and quit. Take it apart a bit at a time, and you'll find greater meaning.
1. It starts with a dream. We all know about that. Every one of us has had a dream related to our writing journey. Maybe several dreams.
2. Add faith, Faith is something we must all have. By that, I mean faith in ourself. If we don't have that, we can get lost very easily.
3. and it becomes a belief One of the most important things a writer must do is to believe in him/herself. If you don't have that belief in yourself, no one else is likely to have the same.
3. and it becomes a belief One of the most important things a writer must do is to believe in him/herself. If you don't have that belief in yourself, no one else is likely to have the same.
4. Add action, Yep. We can't merely sit around and wait for the good stuff to happen. We have to make a plan and execute it.
5. and it becomes a part of life. When we create a habit of being active rather than sitting around thinking about the dream we have, we'll see results. They might not come in explosive fashion, but maybe a little at a time. In small steps as I wrote about in yesterday's post.
6. Add perseverance, There's that pet word of mine. Perseverance versus giving up after trying a time or two is what is going to bring you closer to that dream.
7. and it becomes a goal in sight. Keep working, continue with the small steps and that dream is not going to be nearly so far away.
8. Add patience and time, Patience is a needed quality in your journey. The trip down the writing path to your dream will take time. In the end, you'll be glad you were patient and didn't rush.
9. and it ends Any sensible person knows that everything comes to an end eventually. It might not happen when we'd like it to, but it will happen.
10. with a dream come true. I sincerely hope that your dreams come true and mine, too.
By looking at each part of the quote, we can gain more than when reading it in a flash.
Love this poster and interpretation. You are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you liked it, Linda.
DeleteGreat steps to success!
ReplyDeleteUsing the tips you list, I'm now ready to publish my first book, a memoir, at age 78. Had I not kept my eyes on the goal, I would have quit a long, long ago!. Thanks for the encouragement, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful accomplishment, Marian. I'm 80 and still haven't published a book. Lots of other things, but we all would like to publish a book. Someday!
DeleteLove this graphic and your inspiring message. Definitely patience and perseverance for making a dream come true. Thank you for sharing.
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