This reminds me of all the entrepreneurs who love to blame lost deals on "those guys knew someone on the inside." It's usually true. That relationship likely solved a real problem: the buyer needed someone to trust, and trust is earned. Pity party over. Build better relationships. Next time be the trustworthy one.
Anyway, great nudge re: "voice" — I'm slowly learning mine only really feels my own when I have real conviction. Sometimes that makes the writing better, sometimes too defensive. Guess that's why they call it a craft. (Only now can I control a giggle when I hear 6-7 😆)
A. Don’t be a chud
B. Our house smells like palo santo. Now you know.
Well, I don't know about others but I like the links. They are quirky and interesting and take me to places I would not have ventured to before... :)
To be fair, he’s 16. Didn’t say I was going to stop linking! :)
This is a truth I need to remind myself of over and over again. Loved this.
Glad it resonated, Terrell!
This reminds me of all the entrepreneurs who love to blame lost deals on "those guys knew someone on the inside." It's usually true. That relationship likely solved a real problem: the buyer needed someone to trust, and trust is earned. Pity party over. Build better relationships. Next time be the trustworthy one.
Anyway, great nudge re: "voice" — I'm slowly learning mine only really feels my own when I have real conviction. Sometimes that makes the writing better, sometimes too defensive. Guess that's why they call it a craft. (Only now can I control a giggle when I hear 6-7 😆)
Great point Corwin!