Comments on: Outlasters: Dreamers are Born but Doers are Forged

By: The Writer's Marathon & The Curse of Heartbreak Hill

The Writer's Marathon & The Curse of Heartbreak Hill — Fri, 18 May 2018 13:57:19 +0000

[…] Writers and runners slow and walk a few steps, cry a little, then grit their teeth and get back in the game. Because it’s only 5.6 miles or 45,000 words to the finish line. This is the hardest test of what we are made of. Can we ENDURE? […]

By: Polly

Polly — Thu, 10 May 2018 20:49:31 +0000

I’m so glad I found you. You inspire me every time I read your newsletter. I have often referred to myself as a ‘gunna’. I’m always ‘gunna’ do something or I have big ideas but never end up doing them. However, I’ve been quite determined with my writing. This year I’ve been putting in time and effort to make sure I finish (even though I doubt my abilities regularly). I have a very new website and I’ve only just begun to blog. Thank you Kirsten for the regular inspiration.

By: The Priority Parallax: Everything is Not as Important as It Appears

The Priority Parallax: Everything is Not as Important as It Appears — Tue, 08 May 2018 14:07:57 +0000

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By: Debbie Johansson

Debbie Johansson — Tue, 08 May 2018 06:44:01 +0000

I’ve recently had to set up stronger boundaries around certain people in order to get more writing done. Between that and setting up daily quotas (which I have now doubled) I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere. Thanks for this inspirational post Kristen – you’ve given me more motivation to keep on going! 🙂

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Mon, 07 May 2018 10:03:23 +0000

In reply to Earnest Painter. The feeling is mutual. When I started blogging I had to rely on sheer force of will because I was speaking to a vacuum. It's more rewarding now that I have actual people I can help, who in turn, help me :) .

By: Lisa Orchard

Lisa Orchard — Fri, 04 May 2018 12:21:19 +0000

Great post, Kristen! Way to keep us all inspired!

By: Mtalika .A. Ali

Mtalika .A. Ali — Fri, 04 May 2018 11:40:43 +0000

I read this and I recall the “OUTLASTER- PING FU” as I luckily happen to read her inspiring book, and life story in “BEND, NOT BREAK”. But I wonder if I could be among those, due to the several reasons, mostly
‘self-confidence”.

By: Mtalika .A. Ali

Mtalika .A. Ali — Fri, 04 May 2018 11:33:33 +0000

Amazing writing, I like it. Very interesting and brain-building, thinking, and life practical-challenging. Thanks for giving me chance to know of “OUTLASTERS”

By: Earnest Painter

Earnest Painter — Fri, 04 May 2018 03:03:20 +0000

Thank you again for the pep talk. I love reading these “No seriously, get off you ass” posts. You not only tell us to get off our asses, you explain how and why and offer encouragement. I need you in my life.

By: Jessie Andersen

Jessie Andersen — Thu, 03 May 2018 19:17:04 +0000

I am the type of person who, when someone tells me I can’t, proves them wrong. I write down my goal, but more than that, I tell them to people. Accountability is key too. But even so, you can tell someone and do nothing about it, so setting the goal then breaking it down into steps is crucial too. This is why I follow you. 🙂