This was awesome, and ridiculously encouraging. So often you put your heart and soul into your work, and NOTHING shows up. No response. No feedback. But you know it's incredible work. I think this is why you cannot worry about the outcome, and re-orient what real success looks like. If it's likes...crickets are devastating. If success is putting our your best work, crickets are a choir celebrating.
A cricket choir—interesting take. Have you read "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King? If you want to meet an optimist about crickets, he is your guy.
I am sorry I have not read your paper about crickets! It sounds interesting and may have a connection with how I feel about the insect cicadas. When I first came to Japan over 50 years ago, I thought they were noisy and dislike them very much. But now, I look forward to hearing them at the end of summer. They signal that autumn is on the way and cooler weather is coming.
Short, simple, direct, yet full of good takeaways.
I enjoyed how you wrote about turning such an experience into a catalyst for learning a strong lesson and implementing new actions.
MAJOR kudos. Keep going.
This was awesome, and ridiculously encouraging. So often you put your heart and soul into your work, and NOTHING shows up. No response. No feedback. But you know it's incredible work. I think this is why you cannot worry about the outcome, and re-orient what real success looks like. If it's likes...crickets are devastating. If success is putting our your best work, crickets are a choir celebrating.
A cricket choir—interesting take. Have you read "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King? If you want to meet an optimist about crickets, he is your guy.
I have not read it! Getting it now!
If you don't like it, let me know. I will send you a gift coupon. One of the best things I have read about writing.
Deal. I just got it and am going to read it on my vacation I’m starting today! I know I’ll love it.
I am sorry I have not read your paper about crickets! It sounds interesting and may have a connection with how I feel about the insect cicadas. When I first came to Japan over 50 years ago, I thought they were noisy and dislike them very much. But now, I look forward to hearing them at the end of summer. They signal that autumn is on the way and cooler weather is coming.