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Marion's avatar

Thank you so much for saying these things. Yes to being between projects and feeling unmoored—part of my process early in a project is noticing what’s around and that can often lead to wanting things because if I own it … somehow the writing gets done. ???? 😆

And also professional jealousy. We don’t talk about this enough, and it’s so layered and conflicted. Excited for a colleague’s success while sad that some elements of one’s own success are “lesser,” ugh.

Your remedy being the page does hold up for me, too. What can I do now about my books, how can I put energy into creating new work. Vs how can I acquire something shiny.

Thank you; I very much needed to read this today.

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Teresa Wong's avatar

Thanks, Marion! ❤️

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Robin S's avatar

Growing up, my parents always told us to “watch the doughnut, not the hole”! I instilled the same homily in my daughter and now send it out to you. I’ve always been a glass-half-full gal and maybe this was the cause 🤷🏼‍♀️ On the other hand, I think ‘want’ is what motivates me to go after those things/traits I envy in other people!

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Teresa Wong's avatar

I love your doughnut saying! And I think you're right: a certain amount of want can help drive ambition and lead to some pretty amazing results. As with all things, it's about balance, I guess.

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Robin S's avatar

It was from a Burl Ives song. Get ready LOL https://youtu.be/VxZBL5kXSk8?si=-q91Hrrog6DHsHy0

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Cara Gormally's avatar

Thanks for the pre-order reminder- I can’t wait to read your book. Thanks for your realness in sharing these hard feelings ❤️

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Teresa Wong's avatar

Thanks, Cara! Hope things are going well with your manuscript!

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Louise Julig's avatar

Oof. I can definitely relate to those feelings of jealousy. Thankls for being vulnerable enough to share this very real thing that happens to us.

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