Feel like you’re failing?

I hated writing that subject line … [The Writer’ s Life]( March 18, 2024 "Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you." – Walt Whitman Happy Monday, {NAME}. I hated writing that subject line … Especially on a Monday morning. "Thanks a lot Rebecca. Way to start the week off on a good note!" 😉 But it's a topic I want to address, because that little gremlin of a feeling has the power to derail your writing goals more than anything else. And it's something we writers (and parents, friends, children, athletes, … humans!) will face time and time again throughout our lives. But here's what you need to remember: success is not a straight line. There will be hills and valleys … wrong turns … lessons learned … and wonderful surprises that take you somewhere unexpected or boost you forward faster than you could ever imagine. Life WILL disrupt your "plan" if it hasn't already. Probably numerous times this year alone! From time to time, you will feel like you're failing. But here's the thing … Knowing it will happen gives you massive power. In fact, you can even plan on it. During today's Monday Morning Jumpstart, Jade is joined by a new guest … our very own Learning Chief, Pam Foster. Despite her naturally sunny disposition (which she credits to her British mum), they tackle some "what to do's" when things aren't going as planned. But I also want to share a [second Monday Morning Jumpstart]( with you today … It's one of the first Jumpstarts we ever did with Ted … when we were "trying out a new idea." 🙂 In it, Ted and I discuss the anxiety that comes with feeling like we're not making the progress we want with our goals … And what to do if we feel like we're already failing. The truth is you are NOT failing. Every minute you spend immersed in honing your craft and building your writing business is a step forward … Think of it as a sequence of steps. Your goal right now, and always, is simply to do the next right thing. Don't know what that is? If you're brand new and not yet making money, [take this 3-hour training](. It will get you moving forward in a writing path that pays new writers very well — right out of the gate. Or check out our [2024 pricing guide]( and get familiar with the going rates for over 80 projects. Or invest an hour of time learning with [one of our free training webinars](. Just remember … Even if life causes you to push pause, you'll resume where you left off. So, here's to moving forward this week! To your success, Rebecca Matter President AWAI   TODAY! Get all this for $1 … [PWA Ad Image] The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. [Claim Your $1 Access Here]( What's Hot at AWAI … 👀 Did you miss today's Monday Morning Jumpstart? [Watch it here!]( 💰 [NEW 3-Hour Training Event: The Surest Path to Six-Figure Writing.]( 🤩 COS Spotlight: [Political consultant boosts business, family time, and fulfillment with copywriting.]( Small win? I'd say BIG win! … [Social media post/comment about their website being picked up by Google and their SEO working] Woooo! Andrea, if this was your first shot, I can't wait to see what you do next! Your plan sounds perfect; keep up those wins and you'll be unstoppable! Have your own story to share? 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