No excuses in NJ: Lessons in Commitment from Hurricane Sandy

The subject of this afternoon’s e-mail from Maria Palmer: “No excuses in NJ.” The content: “Hi Lisa, Even with the power out, I’m still writing. Maria” Yes, she’s wearing a miner’s hat! Maria did not let Hurricane Sandy put a crimp in her writing progress. A mentor of mine, Mitch Feigenberg–who happened to take my book writing course and did finish a first draft in 8 weeks–once shared, “You can have your reasons [for not completing your book] or you can have your book, but you can’t have both.” I’ve been quoting Mitch ever since. It’s a “tough love” message.[...]