Friday the 13th strikes fear in the superstitious, while others remain super skeptical.
With this disconcerting day upon us, I decided to stop and ponder the role that luck plays in my life as a writer.
Many things can impact our success as a writer: natural ability, education, experience, and, possibly luck. However, I believe that hard work is the quickest way for me to reach my goals. When I compare myself to others I will always come up short in some category. Rather than wasting time worrying about what I lack as a writer, or hoping for some lucky break, I have chosen to focus on the art of writing itself.
As a writer, and in life, I have found that the harder I work, the luckier
I become. Here is a remarkable quote that reiterates this belief:
Diligence is the mother of good luck. Benjamin Franklin
How do you feel about Friday the 13th? Did you see the movies?
