Be Confident and Do the Write Thing!

Doubt always has a funny way of appearing inside my thoughts whenever I’m working towards achieving my lifetime goal of becoming a successful writer whose literary works are making positive impacts through my words.

Lately, it’s been the nagging voice that’s been whispering to my spirit “You’re not good enough, Bill!” when I allow external factors like a stressful day at work or financial setbacks to disturb my mood. Sometimes it tells me that it’s too late for me to pursue this aspiration because I should be preparing for retirement now that I’m over 50.

Anyone trying to pursue their heart’s desires will experience moments when he or she has doubts, including me. I do have the power to listen to mine, but I also possess the ability to ignore them. This wasn’t an easy feat to master, especially for someone who has a perfectionist mentality and can be his harshest critic. I can be my greatest advocate who envisions himself becoming the best writer he can be. Here are some things that have assisted me along this empowering journey.

Believing in Me

It may be a cliché but if you don’t believe yourself, nobody else will. It’s necessary to feel, know and recognize I am talented and capable of achieving anything I do. This was critical for me when I started being serious about writing in my late 20s because if I…