“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.” ~William Shakespeare
I love that Shakespeare quote.
Though, as with most things, I have my own little twist on it.
It’s true that the world of writing and publishing is a battlefield all its own. And while some may interpret cowardice as not standing up for what you believe in, but there is a more passive way to be cowardly, and that’s to not even try.
If you fail to finish what you’re working on, fail to submit it to industry professionals, or even fail to make the time to write regularly, your dream is dying a thousand deaths along the path.
The good thing about this kind of “death” is it doesn’t have to be permanent. We’re lucky enough to be able to start each new day with a new commitment to our goals and dreams. Don’t let past failures, or past slow-downs, to stand in the way of facing you demons with bravery.
And give it your best. Try.
Constance,
Thanks for the morning inspiration. I was thinking about this on my walk. I was actually thinking about writing about all the pitfalls there are to writing and persuing your dreams.
Here’s wishing you the best of luck!
Rebecca
Thanks, Rebecca, for the comment. Writing is hard. I was just talking with my coffee group yesterday about how I truly believe you absolutely must treat it like a job. And work at it everyday.
Good luck to you to.
How true, how true. I’ve been guilty of cowardice on several projects…just didn’t have the oooph to keep pushing. But saying I’m a coward is more motivating to me to push harder than thinking I’m just merely a procrastinator. Bill is right.
I have to agree with you about ol’ Bill, Leigh. Procrastination is evil!