Saturday, September 25, 2010

Daily Positive Thought #3

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No one succeeds alone.

I spent a number of years in my early life writing and never really showing anyone what I wrote. During that time my writing didn't really grow or improve.

It wasn't until I started taking classes, joining writing organizations, and attending conferences and workshops that my writing gained strength and I rallied the courage to submit. I could spend days trying to name everyone who helped me along the way. Every mentor and writing friend I've rubbed shoulders with has moved me forward.

As Ken Rand, one of my first mentors, always said, I can't pay them back. There is no way. The only thing to do is pay it forward to others I meet. So a great BIG THANKS to everyone who has helped me on my road to success. And I hope I can do the same for others.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

An incredibly positive daily thought. =] So happy for you that you were on the receiving end of such help--and are also on the giving end, too.

Rebecca Shelley said...

Thanks L.T.