tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post474456116278878389..comments2024-03-28T23:49:23.325-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Why Failing Is Good For UsElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2008688895436504782015-07-07T03:41:23.061-06:002015-07-07T03:41:23.061-06:00There's such a great message in this post, par...There's such a great message in this post, particularly for those still stuck in the creative vacuum that are the trenches of the 'aspiring writer.' While we can certainly learn from our successes, it's almost universally acknowledged that people learn best from their mistakes - it's almost impossible to get better without failing! That said, it's still hard to cope with a lot of the time.<br /><br />Lindsey Hodder - Adventures in Young Adult PublishingLindsey Hodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812921644348996194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-31097959193490511672015-07-03T07:49:21.071-06:002015-07-03T07:49:21.071-06:00Amen. :)Amen. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-18669684572440573382015-02-19T14:56:04.875-07:002015-02-19T14:56:04.875-07:00This is why we're friends. Because you know ex...This is why we're friends. Because you know exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it. Hugs!Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52171314932507734052015-02-18T18:25:45.216-07:002015-02-18T18:25:45.216-07:00ooh, thanks for sharing the article. So true to ho...ooh, thanks for sharing the article. So true to hold on to love, and love everything we do and are. I'll be sure to remember this And keep remembering. K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63989501796087293732015-02-18T18:23:40.807-07:002015-02-18T18:23:40.807-07:00As always, so glad I stopped by your blog, Elana. ...As always, so glad I stopped by your blog, Elana. Stasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415483299971270025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-88634619613405177052015-02-18T16:20:07.849-07:002015-02-18T16:20:07.849-07:00I'm still in my formative years in this publis...I'm still in my formative years in this publishing journey...so I'll withhold saying what I've learned so far. I can say this though...no amount of money -- or friends -- will determine my worth. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73078849767982295712015-02-18T13:39:54.268-07:002015-02-18T13:39:54.268-07:00I think this is such a healthy attitude! I'm n...I think this is such a healthy attitude! I'm not even published yet, so I can't do sales or anything like that, but I did realize when signing my agent only provided a temporary high that milestones aren't really going to make me happy. Writing does--so I need to focus on that.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68020456149146919602015-02-18T12:32:26.080-07:002015-02-18T12:32:26.080-07:00The very fact that Will Smith could be upset that ...The very fact that Will Smith could be upset that ONE of his MANY movies didn't make enough money proves that if you get into that mindset, no measure of success will ever be enough to satisfy you.<br /><br />Very eye-opening.<br /><br />Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-28854809669743873862015-02-18T08:39:45.094-07:002015-02-18T08:39:45.094-07:00Good food for thought. I recall the media attitude...Good food for thought. I recall the media attitude when this movie came out. Given Will and his son are both in it, so much of the criticism felt personal, like the film's failure was because of their egos, having the nerve to want to do a movie together. I didn't see this, but my hubz did because he sees every sci fi movie made (seriously). He liked it. He compared the issues to this film to current criticism with Tom Cruise; Cruise has made a few good movies over the past half decade, or however long it's been since his detrimental couch jump. He just doesn't get the credit as much b/c his personal life raises questions.<br /><br />Anyhoo... I'm glad I'm not famous. The money would be nice, but not the public scrutiny or the expectations. My grandmother--the most humble person I've ever known--was thankful for every little thing, so I try to channel that when I feel down.Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-41733730065707248112015-02-18T07:54:49.889-07:002015-02-18T07:54:49.889-07:00Great post with such valuable insights. Good that ...Great post with such valuable insights. Good that you keep the focus on what really matters. What a wonderful insight into Will Smith, too. I've always liked him and his movies, but now even more so. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-1583108088340305142015-02-18T07:14:42.232-07:002015-02-18T07:14:42.232-07:00Great sentiments in this post, Elana. It's so ...Great sentiments in this post, Elana. It's so easy in this business to get caught up in what you should or shouldn't be doing, measuring your success against others, how well (or poorly) your book sales are doing, etc. The moment that all becomes more important than "I write because I love it," that's the moment we open ourselves to disappointment and perceived failure. If there's one thing publishing has taught me: as long as I find my tribe, I can't be obessed with how long it takes me to get there. Chances are that I will never see enough book sales to become the next , but that's okay with me :-)LG O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402084906983323250noreply@blogger.com