Uncommon Sense. Part 5 of 8. by Derek Sivers

[Piitsi]

Lesson here: quantity brings out quality. Picasso did a lot of paintings. A lot, that's one of the reasons why he was great. Practicing and challenging yourself will make you the master of your craft if you are willing to embrace the new. You've made the same point eloquently in your Why You Need to Fail - video. That was a real eye opener for me. Thanks Derek.

Do the things that interest you right now to the best of your ability, and move on when you get stuck. Keep learning and keep growing.

[cyphertek]

I really like this bite size format. 5-10min. video that is full of personal enlightenment.

[strattanpossum]

Amen. You need to keep processing.It's fun! like rolling the dice or spinning the wheel!

[samadhiboy]

Interesting! But what about writers who get published (and sell big) after hundreds of rejections for the same book?

[robphas]

@samadhiboy The ones doing the rejecting (publishers) aren't the ones who ultimately determine if the book is a hit (readers). This also applies to the music industry.

[dereksivers]

@samadhiboy Exceptions to every rule, huh? :-)

[stacymcardle]

Great advice! If people aren't loving it you need to stop what you are doing - seems so obvious but it really didn't occur to me for some reason. Thank you.