The Perfect Story

I'm not accomplished in writing... not yet. Saying that, I also recognize the fact that I don't know what it would be like finally getting a few books out there and then coming to a stop. I don't know if I would be satisfied, or be in anguish if I wasn't able to proceed. I heard one writer say that she was scared that she had peaked and would never be able to top her last work. I don't believe that is possible.

I have purpose in writing. I want to reach people. Even if some of my books are simply to entertain, if I entertain some people, then who cares if those books hit the best sellers list? It would nice, for sure! But as long as purpose is attached, I don't think you could ever stop topping yourself. Value is more than the sales number, and the amount of fan mail you receive.

Did you reach your goal? Did you make a difference somewhere? Is the world a somewhat better place than when you started? God has me here for a reason. If I can't answer those simple questions with a smile on my face at the end of my life, then I'll be afraid. But I know that's not an option and I know I'm not the kind of guy to give up, even when the mountains to climb get too high to see over, and visible from a mile away.

I guess the point is this: we're not perfect, so how could we possibly create something perfect? That being said, without perfection, there's still a higher standard; you can top imperfection. The fear is simply in whether or not you want to give up before you get the chance to best your "masterpiece".