Evening musings: Long ago I learned that the harder I tried for something, the more I didnt get it (and sometimes the worse things got). Years ago, I sent out hundreds...no thousands...of query letters and submissions to publishers, magazines and literary agents. I did this for years and years, amassing over 2500 rejections. And when I finally did get an agent, I harassed the crap out of him (poor guy). Once, I even sent flowers to an editor, hoping to sway her decision. Ultimately, I started my own agency--just to sell my own books. I posed as an agent...and then submitted my own work, haha. So trust me when I say that I did everything I could think of to sell my books. Well, I can now see the error of my ways. You see, I was desperate, and I acted desperate. Ive since learned that no good ideas come to me when Im desperate (or upset or needy or overwhelmed, etc.). Ive since learned to find a sort of inner peace within...and let the ideas flow. They dont always flow immediately...but they do eventually. Even better: they usually hit me when I least expect it. Ive since learned to trust my gut...especially when I feel excited about something. That feeling of excitement is, well, addicting. I most love when an idea sweeps me along...often to something new and uncharted and very, very exciting. So...is there something you want? Something you hope to achieve? If so...relax a little. Quit stressing about it. Sit back and take your mind off it...and see what happens...it might be inspiration from an unlikely source...and just the inspiration you need. Then...oh, yes, then...be prepared to act.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 05:17:12 +0000
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