A few years ago, around this time in the year, I was working as an accountant. Accounting was okay but my happiest days were when I had a writing assignment. I would look for any excuse to write--the employee rules needed revamping or the charitable committee needed a flyer. Finally, after a prolonged illness, I decided to ditch the corporate world and write.
Today, in reflection of how far I have come, I would like to share some of the things I have learned…and I would love for you to share your insights as well.
If it weren’t for writing I never would have learned that…
Receiving criticism is like giving blood—it’s only the initial prick that stings.
More people are interested in what I have to say than I ever would have guessed.
That initial door leads to other forms of creative expression such as drawing, jewelry making, photography and even arranging musical selections. I never would have known that tone and even dramatic arc could play into these other areas.
I can solve all sorts of problems with a large blank piece of paper and some colored pencils.
When linear thought goes nowhere try the roundabout.
Not everyone is happy that I am pursuing/achieving my dreams. That’s okay—I can let them go.
There are more like-minded people in the world than I ever anticipated.
Today, in reflection of how far I have come, I would like to share some of the things I have learned…and I would love for you to share your insights as well.
If it weren’t for writing I never would have learned that…
Receiving criticism is like giving blood—it’s only the initial prick that stings.
More people are interested in what I have to say than I ever would have guessed.
That initial door leads to other forms of creative expression such as drawing, jewelry making, photography and even arranging musical selections. I never would have known that tone and even dramatic arc could play into these other areas.
I can solve all sorts of problems with a large blank piece of paper and some colored pencils.
When linear thought goes nowhere try the roundabout.
Not everyone is happy that I am pursuing/achieving my dreams. That’s okay—I can let them go.
There are more like-minded people in the world than I ever anticipated.
...What have you learned?
by Robyn Chausse
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