I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot.
I was beaten by a woman who got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster.
Bonnie St. John
When I write my newsletter, it’s definitely results oriented. You hear about the projects I’ve completed. The projects that are in progress, and the projects I expect to complete. It’s a big garden. I’ve planted a lot of seeds, worked and watered the soil, and have been blessed with a bountiful harvest.
I don’t tell you about the seeds that I didn’t plant deep enough. Or the seeds I forgot to water. Or the seeds that I loved but just could not plant. And I’m not going to start now!
But I will tell you that there has been many a dangerous spot in this business of art and that I’ve fallen many times.
After reading Bonnie St. John’s quote, I realized the difference in my business now is my response time. I am grateful that I have been able to get up and dust myself off rather quickly. And the quicker I get up, the fewer dangerous spots I encounter.
I’m going for the gold!Labels: art, business, gold, medal, newsletter, seeds, Shannon Grissom
