Taking an opposite approach to how we complete even one thing in our lives can get us out of a rut if we’re in one. It can also give us the added bonus of living well. “We’ll get our own pots!” and start new. If you’ve ever seen The Odd Couple–the play or series (1970 or 2015), you know how rigid Felix can be. Honestly, if someone as structured as this character can change, so can we. The wisdom from this line directs us toward possibility.
People often believe that writers live an easy-going life dreaming up fantastical stories. This snippet from the play True West is a great example of that belief. But despite how simple it might appear, writing for a living is challenging. Writing is not all that easy–just like the character of Austin says in the excerpt. […]
Brian: Who’s got a camera? I want you to see what success looks like. Neil Simon, Laughter on the 23rd Floor If you want to feel successful, it’s important to create archival proof of the smallest joy-filled moments in your life. Brian refers to needing a camera to record his achievement in this line from […]