My friend, this was such a great read on so many levels - where do I start - I might write an article in the comments section in response because that is how much this resonated with me -

First of all the ppl who dissuaded you from following your passion or undermining the work you do -and those who dissuade because they fear you will achieve what they haven't dare attempt due to fear or whatever -

I always say this - I wouldn't have discovered writing last year if I hadn't shut my inner critique and just taken the plunge - when I've achieved a modicum of success the same ppl look on with envy or is it something else that I am doing what I love on my terms while they toil away, bitch and go on and on about their jobs -

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