So, as I have been slacking in this department, I've decided to post a 'Thought for the Week' instead. Probably like some of you, I was watching Xfactor over the weekend, (yes I know I just said I had no time for anything, but somethings you just do even when no time exists) and I heard Gary Barlow's words on the best advice he ever heard, and this is what he said. He said, success is 90% hard work and determination, and 10% talent.
Now I remember hearing something like this before, which of course gave me huge encouragement, after all we can all work darn hard if we choose to. So I got to thinking about the advice many successful writers give about writing, which is that in order to write, you must first sit your bum on a chair and begin. The sitting down bit being the key. Thus bringing us nicely to the 'Thought for the Week', courtesy of Mr Woody Allen:-
'Eighty per cent of success, is showing up.'
- Woody Allen -
And so it is! Well, here I am. At the desk ... fingers poised ...
ReplyDeleteHmm. I think I'll just have another coffee first.
ha ha Caren - you've used that ritual before -try skipping the coffee! x
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and photo!
ReplyDeleteAnd so true.....
I needed this, thanks Louise. Now I am logging off and am going to write.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote, and often say it to my daughter...Woodies showing up one, not garys:)
ReplyDelete90% hard work and determination doesnt sound as do-able, or want to do-able as showing up:) For a teen of course, I'm all for blood, sweat and tears myself...:)
Woody's quote reminds me of one by Thomas Edison: Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Both are good mantras to live by.
ReplyDeleteOh golly. I think I can manage the turning up one, but the hard work and determination is making me feel a bit queasy.
ReplyDeleteAnd Edison wasn't very nice to Westinghouse or Tesla in the War of Currents. Genius can obviously mean being a bit of a shit too.
Gotta love Mr. Allen (and I mostly do)! I'm here, and I'm sitting down... Edison was right, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brigid and Michelle:)
ReplyDeleteHa ha Niamh - yeap Woodies does seem more do able!
Like the 1% genius Stephen, gives us all hope.
Wise words Titus, maybe we should just try the turning up first!
Thanks ds - glad to know you are there and sitting down - success is just a hair's breath away:)
Wise words indeed, Louise! :0)
ReplyDeleteLet's hope we all listen to them Susan!
ReplyDeleteI show up all over the place, but usually to witness somebody else's success! Hehehe! Everyone needs an audience...:)
ReplyDeleteI think u are pretty successful Jinksy - less modesty!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I think Woody Allen is closer to the mark - or am I just getting cynical in my old age?
ReplyDeleteHard to know Dave - but I guess you at least have to turn up to succeed!
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