Tag Archives: overcoming barriers to writing

Climbing Back

Posted on March 11, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

From My Story by Olga Korbut, Olympic Gymnast: “The first time I stood on the high balance beam, I felt like a pilot who had climbed up to the stratosphere. Right away, I fell off, hurting my knee. I lay … Continue reading →

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Skill-building Strategy

Posted on March 8, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

“When you have the attitude and effort, the skill is not far behind.” Love this quote! I don’t know where it came from — I scrawled it on a bit of paper and put in a place where I see … Continue reading →

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Best Prize

Posted on January 15, 2021 by karinwritesdangerously

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”   Theodore Roosevelt How true these words are, aren’t they? Can there be anything more satisfying than working hard at something … Continue reading →

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Three Ingredients

Posted on December 11, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-ive-ness.”Thomas Edison  Common sense, hard work, and persistence: Edison is a guy who knew a lot about all three of these qualities. He barely went … Continue reading →

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“Miraculous Powers”

Posted on December 10, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Thoughts from When Life Throws You a Curve Ball, Hit It by Criswell Freeman: “Take a moment to consider the miracle of the human brain — the most complicated creation on earth. Composed of trillions of separate yet interconnected cells, … Continue reading →

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Useful Obstacles

Posted on October 19, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is not to frighten them, but to challenge them.”   Woodrow Wilson And brave women, too! I love the idea of an obstacle … Continue reading →

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Query Contest

Posted on September 3, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Can you craft an exciting back-cover blurb for an imaginary book? If so, then why not get your creative, compelling juices flowing by entering QueryLetter.com’s writing contest? The best blurb will win a cash prize of $500. Deadline: Noon (U. … Continue reading →

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Believe It

Posted on August 17, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it, even If I did not have the ability in the beginning.” Mahatma … Continue reading →

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Show Up!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow, what a story! Monday, the day of the Boston Marathon, offered up some of the worst weather conditions ever: Pouring rain. Freezing air. High winds. Yet despite all this, Desiree Linden became the first American woman in 33 years … Continue reading →

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Act Differently

Posted on November 3, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it ought to be done whether you like it or not. It is the first lesson that ought … Continue reading →

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