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>...you have to choose your definition of success and failure

I think this is wonderful advice. Perhaps in the same vein as existentialists arguing that you get to define the meaning of your life, I like this sentiment that you get to choose whether you've succeeded or not.

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Thats my definition, I spent thirty years reading and thought I could do a better job. There is a real difference though between thinking this and doing this.

I finally published my first book last month, I don't care if it sells any, I think it is good and it will still be there long after I'm gone. I'm certainly going to continue now the dam has broken.

In the words of a great writer, Philipp Kerr, who unfortunately died way too young: "“In a war staying alive is a bit like playing tennis. It looks a lot easier when you’ve never had to play yourself."

From Greek Bearing Gifts, part of the fabulous Bernie Gunther's cycle.

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