A sure cure for a self pity party is to read a biography...anyone's.
Why?
Reading or watching any biography or autobiography reminds me that everyone, no matter how successful, has a life of ups and downs, of near misses, of successes and failures, of happiness and sadness, etc.
It reminds me that perserverance is the key to a successful life.
The most important thing is to believe in what you are doing, love what you are doing, and have faith that moving forward will bring you the life you want.
I just finished reading this inspiring autobiography/biography of the dynamic and talented Stan Lee. I highly recommend it. It's a perfect example of someone who never stopped to dwell on anything distasteful, he just grabbed life and still keeps riding the wave.
Biographies remind us that everyone struggles. No one is handed an easy life on a platter, it only seems that way from the outside.
It's important to remember that just like teachers told us, it's not the smartest or most talented who succeed, it's the ones who keep their focus, work the hardest, and want what they are after the most.
Sure you can do all these things and still hit killer potholes in the road, but not letting yourself get stuck in those potholes is the secret.
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