Thursday, August 18, 2011

When they say, no.



Sometimes life doesn't quite go your way.

When you're chasing dreams sometimes if feels like you are chasing rainbows.

Sometimes people look at you funny.

Sometimes the feedback can feel downright cruel.

When they just keep saying, no, I want you to think about this story.




Have you reached 60, yet?

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20 comments:

  1. PoetessWugAugust 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I'm on board with you this morning!! I love that book, and Kathryn's writing style. Now....on to the movie!!

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  2. Chantele SedgwickAugust 18, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I love this story. So inspirational. You never truly know how many times a person gets rejected. Stories like this make this whole process worth it. She believed in her book so much and never gave up. Awesome.

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  3. it's just lisaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    so fun, great story... have you read the book yet shelly?

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  4. Tara TylerAugust 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    thanks for the encouraging article! i wonder what the average is...

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  5. Ruth JosseAugust 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Amazing! 60! And yet, I think the high numbers are more common. But all it takes is the one YES and you gotta keep going until you hear it.

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  6. Stephanie BlackAugust 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Loved The Help--I'm so glad Kathryn Stockett never gave up! Great lesson for all of us.

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  7. Emily R. KingAugust 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Great article! Thanks for sharing, Shelly. All writer's need this reminder at some point.

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  8. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    There are so many great stories of perseverance out there. It ALMOST makes us want to fail a lot so we can have one of our own, doesn't it?

    Yeah, not really. If I got to choose, I'd pick embarrassingly easy over encouragingly hard. :D

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  9. Abby FowersAugust 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I LOVE that article! I seriously think it is one that we should read every day! Funny coincidence... I just bought THE HELP today! I have to read it before I see the movie. Yes I do. Awesome share today. Thanks :)

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  10. Angela CothranAugust 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I loved this! Just goes to show what confidence and perseverance will do.

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  11. Shelley KoonAugust 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I read this the other day - sooooo inspiring!!! If you have not seen this http://writeoncon.com/2011/08/dont-give-up-by-author-beth-revis/ I highly recomend it.

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  12. M PaxAugust 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Another great story on not giving up. Thanks for sharing it. I needed a kick this week.

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  13. CandaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I loved this. We have to keep believing.

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  14. Hogan's Hero's Swim SchoolAugust 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Okay, I've been sufficiently chastized. I'll print a summary of The Battle Hymn of the Tiger MOther....

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  15. Hogan's Hero's Swim SchoolAugust 18, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Hey girl. I did it. Go check it out. YOu were right to call me on it. Sometimes I can get lazy. By the way, I love the picture on this post. It captures pure emotion. Thanks for that. And the article is da bomb. :)

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  16. KelleyAugust 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Good advice, and great bio pic and blog. <3 a newbie follower :)

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  17. Rebecca BlevinsAugust 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love that story. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. KrispyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great story about perseverance and faith. Wow! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. ElizabethAugust 19, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Hi! What an inspiring article! Thanks for sharing and for reading my blog. I have no idea how you found it, but thank you! I love to write because it's cheaper than therapy.
    I'll be back!
    Elizabeth

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  20. Katrina L. LantzAugust 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Gee, I usually give up after 20. ;) Maybe I should press on a little longer, eh?

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