Forget the title, I'm in one of those goofy moods today. God help my wife.... This just might be one of those years.
Is there a better way to start out the new year than with a great quote? I can't think of one. Well, maybe having one of those lottery-ticket-stocking-stuffers come through, but I won't hold my breath.
For Christmas I received a new book - which I wished for based on the comments of a fellow blogger - and immediately found a simple, yet profound quote that is not only for aspiring writers, but for anyone.
The book is called ON WRITING, by Stephen King, and early on I stumbled upon a quote which rocked me to my very core. (Yes, a bit dramatic, I realize. Maybe it was the eggnog...) He wrote: "-optimism is a perfectly legitimate response to failure."
Wow. What a great quote. I've always tried to ooze optimism whenever I can - much to the annoyance of my wife. Now I hope that I may continue to do so with the new challenges and rejections that I'll most assuredly be receiving in my coming future.
I wish the same sort of optimism for you, dear reader, in this year of 2009!
Out.
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Good for you! I'm so glad you got On Writing.
ReplyDeleteMay 2009 be a year of many successes and much happiness for you and your family. And may that optimism pay off!
Thanks a lot, "fellow blogger". :D
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Katie's blog and decided to visit...
ReplyDeleteOptimism is my default reaction; no matter what I do, my setting is on optimism and changing it takes some doing. I'm so glad to know Stephen King thinks it isn't crazy... I will definitely get his book.