My questions :
1. what if it fails ? now changed to -> how do I want to celebrate after I succeed?
2. what will he/she say? now changed to -> What is my purpose of pursuing this idea?
3. what do they think of me? now changed to – > How can I make myself feel special
The question I ask myself the most is, what if my work isn’t as good as I think it is? What if I’m delusional? What if I’m wasting my time on something I actually suck at? All self defeating, I know. But insidious too. So insidious.
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My free-minded answers ( I forgot the questions…):
I enjoy doing it. I want to do it. I love to do it.
And if anyone likes what I do thats fine and great- but no a must for me doing what I enjoy!
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]]>Thanks for entering the contest, Catherine. I’ll be announcing the winners this coming Sunday. It’s good to know why you write, because that will provide you with endless enthusiasm. I am happy to hear you continue to grow and build your inner strength!
]]>Since the book came out this past Nov, I have grown SO much in my Recovery in helping others. It has helped me stay Honest & Accountable in recovery. I shared the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly side of Addicted Gambling addiction. It is the fastest growing addiction now, and it is NOW taking young college age adults. So I write, blog, and Share HOPE to others, and to know they are not alone. That’s is really why I write 🙂 Catherine Lyon
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However, perhaps consider the third just a bit and the reason is because it seems to validate you’ll never make big money. I agree that Jesus didn’t make money with his writing and that didn’t stop him. But this answer seems to indicate you won’t either. So perhaps consider:
“I write to share my message. Whatever financial pay off comes from it is in God’s hands.”
This way you validate why you are writing, and at the same time you’re not stuck on if you’ll make big money or that you’re not going to make big money. Take money out of the equation by putting it in God’s hands. – Well, for me personally, I kind of like putting the parts out of my control in God’s hands. It’s freeing. But that’s me. 🙂
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