Success and Failure. The Optimist and The Pessimist

I myself have a difficulty time determining success. There are times when I see a success as completing a task. For example, I wrote a book. That is a success for most people and should be to me. I tend to push for more. I want to be recognized so if I am not I consider it a failure or a pessimistic view. If I thought about the accomplishment itself it is a win. This is a optimistic view of being a success. As an author/writer you want to bring readership. That is one thing I am working on. As a author/writer, I want to share my thoughts, feelings in word. If it doesn't make it to the world I see it as a failure. This is a pessimistic view. It is a negative view of an accomplishment. I am proud of my work. As a realist part of me, I am proud of my work and I continue to work on my writing skills in hopes of finding a readership and a agent who can assist me in getting my work out into the world instead of sitting on a shelf. You get the picture. So, is the glass half empty or is it half full? The writing game is just that, a game. Trying to find your unique voice and niche is the beginning. Finding yourself, your own personality is like arguing with yourself. Where is the happy medium? It is a fine line. As a writer there are times you bare your soul just as a entertainer, singer, etc. In the end am I success or a failure? When you come to the conclusion yourself with your own dilemma there will be an answer. I on the other hand am still seeking the answer.

Be kind to yourself and to each other today.