“My writing isn’t good enough.” That thought can take us in any direction. We can try harder, quit, or just be satisfied with the status quo.
If we really want to get better, there’s a price to be paid. For some, that price is too high. And in that case, either quitting or the status quo is better.
Writers have different perspectives about their abilities. When the excitement fades, some quit. Others think they are good but really aren’t. Maybe you’re among those who think your writing is terrible but it really holds great promise. Can you write a bestseller? Go for that instead of buying a lottery ticket. The odds of winning are better.
Out of a thousand writers, ten might have a level of commercial success. Many keep trying and failing. Others quit right away. But a few will be admired for their wonderful talent. How does that happen?
The Top Two Ingredients for Success
(1) An insatiable desire to learn and improve
(2) Refusing to ever quit
Olympic athletes train and endure pain far beyond want the average person would think is reasonable. Why do they do it? They believe in the reward, even though they might not win the gold.
If you want to get better, you must believe the reward is more than the cost. If it’s the money, you should probably quit now. But if it’s to please the Lord and satisfy his purpose for your life, the dream he has for you is better than anything you can imagine.
Never think you’re not good enough. God deserves more credit than that.
Those who love God and are writing their stories to fulfill his purpose should know that all their failures will work together for good. — Romans 8:28
