reaping the fruits
“Such a yummy mix of words!” Thalia reads the first sentence from Tuck Everlasting. “The first week of Auuuuh-gust hangs at the very top of summer, the t-ohhhhp of the live-long year —”
Cal jumps in the line. “… like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning.”
Nia’s pupils sparkle and her smile calypsos. “Sounds like writing. How sweet it is.”
You must be prepared to work always without applause.
~Ernest Hemingway
The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.
~John Ruskin
A few thoughts from Loveletterist:
A third quote from Shane Parrish to round out a trifecta:
"Focus is the cost of excellence."
There's an impish wink in this post for one among you who once told me Tuck Everlasting's first sentence, "Sounds like writing," after I told you how much I love it. It has taken me a long time to learn that there's room enough in this world for both of our opinions! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play with that!
Last night I watched an amazing webinar put on by Vihn Giang.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo1VfYyAtC4
He's been consciously working on his communication skills for over 10 years. It shows! I'm inspired.
And tonight... I'm going to see Lindsey Stirling perform at the grandstand of the Wisconsin State Fair. I am attracted to her story of perseverance as much as I am to her music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHeZKiiCMX8
We can always "become" if we are willing to put in the effort.
Let's Do This!
https://youtu.be/RdZKkzp5RM4
Love the ferris wheel! Great concept! 💚