I started writing a book. Yep, a real one. So now that you all know, you can ask me “how’s that book coming?” and I will be motivated not to give up.
I have been sending a chapter or two at a time to my mom (had to start with an easy critic) to read. After she emails to tell me that my writing is “just wonderful” and that I should be so proud of myself, I email back to ask what she thinks could be improved. My mom writes reports for a living and is a darn good writer and proof reader.
The last chapter I sent her was about being addicted to taekwondo. I was, in my writing, pondering just what I was addicted to. The question was about pain. My journey started with an abdominal muscle tear and a jammed toe, and has gone on to include various other painful injuries. She wanted me to answer the question that I asked in that chapter.
So today my sister sends me this blog link in an email about writing. It was fantastic. The author included a quote that answered my question brilliantly.
“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret and disappointment.”
Jim Rohn
I will suffer the first one. Way easier. But once in a while that means I get kicked in the head.
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