Disappointment to say the least. Of course I was doubtful that Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers would win both games during the Eastern Conference championship, but when they lost on Saturday night, it really hit me. Their chances of winning the 2009 NBA championship were over. Just think. All that hard work during these last 8-9 months: down the drain. Now the Lebron and Cleveland Cavaliers have to step into the unknown of the next NBA season and start all over again.
Starting all over again. Writer, you may be in a devastating situation. Your dreams and hopes of being published may have been crushed for whatever reason, but you can start over again. How?
Believe in yourself and your ability.
Write what you know.
Be consistent.
Refuse to allow your situation to stop you from pursuing your dreams.
Just because it feels like you're losing now doesn't mean you can't start again! Just take the first step.
Showing posts with label Lebron James. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lebron James. Show all posts
Monday, June 1, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Sticky Situation: Lebron James Must Win Every Game!
I was very cynical lastnight as I watched the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic. As always, the Cavaliers start off strong in the first and second quarters, only to fall short in the last two. It happened again. They were ahead and then lost momentum in the third quarter.
In my mind I gave up, but...the Cavs pulled it off. They won the game 112-102! I was impressed, but now they're in a sticky situation. In order to win the Eastern conference championship and move on to the NBA championship, they must win the last two games. It's pressure to say the least.
You writer might find yourself in a sticky situation: You may think you lack the time, the skills, and the influence to write. But just like the Cavs, you've got to take it one step at a time. How?
1) Recognize your potential through your experiences and passion to write.
2) Write at least a paragraph a day.
3) Refuse to stop.
4) Don't listen to haters and naysayers.
5) Like Lebron, get the eye of the tiger!
While the Cavalier's victory to the Eastern Championship is not certain, you can make your writing destiny a surety if you possess the passion and the confidence to see your writing go to publication. Just do it!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Roller Coaster Ride: Lebron Lost Again?
On Friday night, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Lebron James make that three point shot in the very last second of the game. His team won! A miracle. That's all I can say.
But when I checked the score for Sunday, I was dismayed to learn that Lebron and his Cavaliers lost by 10 points. I didn't watch the game so I don't know what happened, but this is a roller coaster of a series for Lebron James and his team.
Is your writing the same way: One day up and one day down? What can you do today to be more consistent with your writing?
You need to think about this. In order for you to get published: whether you're writing a book or an article, you've got to be consistent enough to finish it. If not, you'll never reach your audience. Believe me, if you've got something to say that's relevant and exciting, people will read. However, if you don't remain consistent and write daily, then you'll never know how many people will read what you have to write.
Whatever you do:
By the way, if the Cavs win the game tonight, they become one step closer to the championship. If they win two more games, then they'll become champions of the East. They just need to get off the roller coaster and be consistent. Sound familiar?
But when I checked the score for Sunday, I was dismayed to learn that Lebron and his Cavaliers lost by 10 points. I didn't watch the game so I don't know what happened, but this is a roller coaster of a series for Lebron James and his team.
Is your writing the same way: One day up and one day down? What can you do today to be more consistent with your writing?
You need to think about this. In order for you to get published: whether you're writing a book or an article, you've got to be consistent enough to finish it. If not, you'll never reach your audience. Believe me, if you've got something to say that's relevant and exciting, people will read. However, if you don't remain consistent and write daily, then you'll never know how many people will read what you have to write.
Whatever you do:
- Keep writing
- Get it edited
- Reread it
- Rewrite it
- Let go of fear
- Get published
By the way, if the Cavs win the game tonight, they become one step closer to the championship. If they win two more games, then they'll become champions of the East. They just need to get off the roller coaster and be consistent. Sound familiar?
Saturday, May 23, 2009
It's Never Too Late -- Lebron Won!
In the last second of the basketball game last night, Lebron James made a three point shot and gave his team a 1 point advantage. They won game 2!
As a writer, it's never too late. Start writing today because you never know what victories lie ahead.
Have a great weekend.
As a writer, it's never too late. Start writing today because you never know what victories lie ahead.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cramped Up! -- Lebron James Lost
107 to 106, Magic. I can't believe it! For those of you who know about NBA basketball, this one's for you. If you're a writer, but don't know, hold tight. This message will still help you.
While I'm a Spurs fan, I really want to see Lebron James and his team, the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA championship this year. He's seems to be a good guy and he's an awesome player. Unfortunately Lebron got cramped up, although he still had a stellar performance. Nevertheless, his performance wasn't good enough to beat the opposing team, the Orlando Magic.
Despite his team's win, the Orlando Magic coach, Stan Van Gundy said of Lebron, "We don't know what to do with him." In other words, although Van Grundy's team won the first game, Lebron is still a force to be reckoned with. But if Lebron is such a good player, then why did his team lose the first game? When asked how his Orlando Magic team won the game, Van Grundy answered this question in one word, "Resilience."
Resilience is the ability to keep fighting regardless of the situation.
As a writer, this is what you need to see your work become published. You can't get cramped up and stop writing. You've got to keep fighting despite writer's block, despite rejection, and despite the changes that life brings. Your fight will eventually defeat your obstacles and you will come out victorious.
My hope for Lebron James is that he will take care of his cramps and win the game tonight!
Go Cavs!
While I'm a Spurs fan, I really want to see Lebron James and his team, the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA championship this year. He's seems to be a good guy and he's an awesome player. Unfortunately Lebron got cramped up, although he still had a stellar performance. Nevertheless, his performance wasn't good enough to beat the opposing team, the Orlando Magic.
Despite his team's win, the Orlando Magic coach, Stan Van Gundy said of Lebron, "We don't know what to do with him." In other words, although Van Grundy's team won the first game, Lebron is still a force to be reckoned with. But if Lebron is such a good player, then why did his team lose the first game? When asked how his Orlando Magic team won the game, Van Grundy answered this question in one word, "Resilience."
Resilience is the ability to keep fighting regardless of the situation.
As a writer, this is what you need to see your work become published. You can't get cramped up and stop writing. You've got to keep fighting despite writer's block, despite rejection, and despite the changes that life brings. Your fight will eventually defeat your obstacles and you will come out victorious.
My hope for Lebron James is that he will take care of his cramps and win the game tonight!
Go Cavs!
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