Okay, now that you’ve got
an image of your future self, I want you to ask one very important
question. How am I going to achieve this
awesome future? That’s it. Chances are, some of us don’t even know where to
begin. I’m betting an education comes into play here. You’ve got to get your
hands dirty, grimy, yucky. Whether it’s how to write bestsellers, how to act,
how to practice law, how to run a business, or how to teach, we all need to
start somewhere. I had no idea whatsoever how to write a novel when I decided I
wanted to be a bestselling author someday. None. Zero. Zip. Then I opened up a
college course program to the page, How
to Write a Novel, and jumped at the chance to learn this skill. That was
seventeen years ago. BTW—I’m still shooting for the bestseller list, but I’m
much more prepared than I was back then!
The point is, I just
asked ‘How’? How do I go about writing a book worthy of getting on the
bestseller list? When I asked that, it seemed that the Universe conspired with
me to get me on the right path, and give me what I had asked for. Don’t get me
wrong, the road to finally seeing my first book, The
Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis in print has had many a
pothole and detour, but I followed through, and got back on course each time. I
became proactive in my quest, figured out what I needed to do, and just did it.
And you can too.
Victory can become yours if you listen to your heart and embrace your purpose.
All you need to do is just ask ‘how’? Then go for gold.
Great blog post, Sharon. Many people say they will do something. Few think about the path that would lead them in that direction. How? is a great question to ask.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how many people talk about doing something they've wanted to do, but never act on it. Being proactive is the only way to make your dreams come true.
DeleteLoved this blog post Sharon. I know how hard it is to finish your first book. It took me three year! That's one book that hasn't seen the light of day, but I do often wonder if I should drag it back out and re-write it. The sense of achievement in actually finishing it was empowering. I was able to say "I wrote a book". The knowledge that I could gave me a lot of confidence that I could do another one and a lot faster the next time.
ReplyDeleteHey, Rowena, congrats on finishing your novel. It does feel very satisfying! Wishing you all the best with your dreams and plans, and thank you for surfing by. Cheers!
DeleteGreat post Sharon!
ReplyDeleteA question a long-time friend of mine often asks is, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer is one bite at a time. Tasks can seem overwhelming when looked at as a whole, but the trick is to parcel them out into manageable pieces and tackle those pieces one at a time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post, Sharon! Well said!
Thanks, Lisa! Alan - love your sage advice! It's like the old saying, 'A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step." Cheers to you both!
ReplyDeleteI love your no nonsense approach to life. This nugget is gold. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd so are peeps like you, Amaleen! High fives for stopping by!
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