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A to Z Challenge: N and O

I want to begin this new post with a quote I recently discovered. The original post and interview of this fabulous author can be found here at Christi Corbett's Blog.

“Do your thing. Do what you love. If you want it badly enough, you’ll find the time to put in the necessary work to make it shine.” author Moriah Densley.

I was encouraged when I read her interview the other day, and this quote seemed like a flashing sign of hope. Almost like one of those signs you see in Las Vegas. If I want it badly enough, I will find a way to make it work. Never. Give. Up. Never.

On no account.

There have been times I have felt like quitting. After so many rejections and no's, it's easy to think WHAT"S THE USE?

But with passion and desire and the determination to never quit, on no account, for no reason whatsoever, it will happen.

It may not be the way you expected. It may not turn out how you hoped it would.

But it will happen.

Never. Give Up. On no account.

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  1. Ink in the BookApril 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks everyone for visiting my blog. You put a smile on my face:)

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  2. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    YOU put a smile on our faces and yeah, dreams cost time, personal investment, determination and hope-- all worth the cost when we catch a glimpse of them.

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    1. Ink in the BookApril 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      So much invested means the victory is just that much sweeter:)

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  3. KateApril 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I'm definitely a quitter, but only when it comes to things I don't really care about. For me, it's all about passion!

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    A long time ago I found out I was writing for all the wrong reasons. Now I write for the right ones, and that means wither I get to see a glimpse of a New York times list or not- I am content.

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughApril 17, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    So much of it is timing - and your time will come.

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  6. VikLitApril 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Never give up indeed. Keep on keeping on ;)

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    1. Ink in the BookApril 19, 2013 at 2:05 PM

      I'm moving int he right direction. It's just moving slowly:)

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  7. cleemckenzieApril 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Yep. Something will happen if you don't quite. Nothing will happen if you do. That's guaranteed.

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  8. BevimusApril 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing this, I need these messages too!

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