10 Ways to Success ... Well, at least one.
Iwant a lot of out this life. I'm not satisfied to just get by and survivethe day. I want to rule the day. While many times I feel out ofcontrol, the truth of the matter is - I control much more than I realize;and so do you. Decide the measure of success you want to achieve, andthen settle for no less.
WhenI sit down and make a list of what I want out of my life, a clear path of whatI must do becomes apparent. Because what I get out of my life is what Ipour into it. That doesn't mean things don't sometimes come into my path,which are completely out of my control, and through the sheer force of theirblow tries to force me into a different direction. On the contrary - Iexpect those obstacles at all times. It's up to me whether or not I allowthose distractions to move me and discourage me enough that I'll leave mydreams behind.
Casein point: Being a full-time writer requires sacrifice. Not justfrom me, but really from everyone in my life. The everyday pressures pushagainst me to move me in a different direction, but I must choose to remainsteadfast. That's just the first part. Knowing what I'm supposed todo is only the beginning. The challenge comes then in everyday decisionsthat shape how I'm to do what I'm called to do. This is the partthat is in my control. What I pour out, what I sow into others, what Iplant, and what I sacrifice; THOSE are the things I willreceive.
Iwant my work to be constructed with a spirit of excellence, sow ideas intohearts, inspire creativity into minds, and be an example that others canfollow. I don't aim for fame and glory, but a platform ofinspiration. I want to be a spark into the life of potentially greatwriters, and I want to do all this with joy. Knowing what I want toaccomplish, I know what I need to do. Every day I need to pour out what Iwant to receive; to help others, to inspire, to serve. I cannot leadunless I first learn to serve.
So, that's what I do. I pour, shareand give what I have (the gifts and knowledge that have been given to me) with others. Ispend time teaching others what I've already learned, as I sit and learn fromothers who have gone before me. I try to inspire other writers to stir uptheir gifts, so that my own gifts are stirred. I try to teach others thediscipline I know this profession requires, and I stay faithful and dutiful tothose requirements. I pass along the knowledge I receive so that otherscan succeed, which opens the door to my own success.
Thisall sounds great in theory, but it's not theory for me. Over these pastfew years, I've lived to experience every area. While I could list 10steps to writing success - this is the method that works for me. Otherwriters in my circle may not view or even understand my definition of success,but I'm not responsible for their understanding. I can only state: Lookat the fruit of your labor and determine what kind you're producing. Byyour fruit, you'll know what kind of tree you are.
Tillnext time,
~T.L.Gray
WhenI sit down and make a list of what I want out of my life, a clear path of whatI must do becomes apparent. Because what I get out of my life is what Ipour into it. That doesn't mean things don't sometimes come into my path,which are completely out of my control, and through the sheer force of theirblow tries to force me into a different direction. On the contrary - Iexpect those obstacles at all times. It's up to me whether or not I allowthose distractions to move me and discourage me enough that I'll leave mydreams behind.
Casein point: Being a full-time writer requires sacrifice. Not justfrom me, but really from everyone in my life. The everyday pressures pushagainst me to move me in a different direction, but I must choose to remainsteadfast. That's just the first part. Knowing what I'm supposed todo is only the beginning. The challenge comes then in everyday decisionsthat shape how I'm to do what I'm called to do. This is the partthat is in my control. What I pour out, what I sow into others, what Iplant, and what I sacrifice; THOSE are the things I willreceive.
Iwant my work to be constructed with a spirit of excellence, sow ideas intohearts, inspire creativity into minds, and be an example that others canfollow. I don't aim for fame and glory, but a platform ofinspiration. I want to be a spark into the life of potentially greatwriters, and I want to do all this with joy. Knowing what I want toaccomplish, I know what I need to do. Every day I need to pour out what Iwant to receive; to help others, to inspire, to serve. I cannot leadunless I first learn to serve.
So, that's what I do. I pour, shareand give what I have (the gifts and knowledge that have been given to me) with others. Ispend time teaching others what I've already learned, as I sit and learn fromothers who have gone before me. I try to inspire other writers to stir uptheir gifts, so that my own gifts are stirred. I try to teach others thediscipline I know this profession requires, and I stay faithful and dutiful tothose requirements. I pass along the knowledge I receive so that otherscan succeed, which opens the door to my own success.
Thisall sounds great in theory, but it's not theory for me. Over these pastfew years, I've lived to experience every area. While I could list 10steps to writing success - this is the method that works for me. Otherwriters in my circle may not view or even understand my definition of success,but I'm not responsible for their understanding. I can only state: Lookat the fruit of your labor and determine what kind you're producing. Byyour fruit, you'll know what kind of tree you are.
Tillnext time,
~T.L.Gray
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