Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Wish. Work. Laugh.

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone.
~ Reba McEntire 




This is so true for writing. 

First, we have to wish the dream. 

Then, we have to work and work and work and work. 
Start over. 
Work and work and work and work . . .

. . . which means, we need to have a good sense of humor and a lot of comic relief along the way.

Only the ones who are willing to hang on tight and to shrug off the inevitable criticism and rejections along the way will make it to the dream. 
Wish. Work. Laugh.

How is your funny bone holding up these days?

 
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23 comments:

  1. Laura PaulingJune 1, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I try and laugh whenever I can - I think aging is reversed whenever we do. ;)

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  2. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Great quote.

    My funny bone is a little tired right now. I think it will pep right up after I get in some more blog reading.
    : )

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  3. Old KittyJune 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Mine definitely needs tickling!! Take care
    x

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  4. Christine DanekJune 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I'm doing better now. Thanks.

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  5. Deniz BevanJune 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Such a timely post, as I begin another round of edits! Hmm, I laugh a lot, but do I laugh while working on the MS? Maybe I should...

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  6. Pauline BarclayJune 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Loved this post, it made me smile becasue I'm having a cranky day...thanks! x

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  7. StinaJune 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Great post and perfectly timed too. Thanks, Shannon. :D

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  8. Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}June 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Oh, Shannon. YES. This is such an amazing quote--and ESPECIALLY about the funny bone. It's a hard thing to hold onto when things get rough, but it's so so so important to keep a sense of humor.

    Hope you get to laugh a lot today <3

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  9. B KaurJune 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Watching comedies such as Zoolander and Anchorman is definitely keeping my funny bone in good shape. :)

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  10. Kelly PolarkJune 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Thankfully my house is frequently filled with laughter. It certainly helps with all the uncertainty, waiting, and long nights with writing!

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  11. Carolyn VJune 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    That is so true. My funny bone feels a little overworked.

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  12. Katie GanshertJune 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love that quote!

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  13. CandiceJune 1, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    This so true! Reba always knows just how to put things!

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  14. CandylandJune 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Humor is the single most attractive quality in a person. It can get you through anything.

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  15. anthony stemkeJune 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    The three bones is great advice. My spouse is dealing with a new book and knows the value of laughter.

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  16. anthony stemkeJune 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    The three bones is great advice. My spouse is dealing with a new book and knows the value of laughter.

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  17. Mary AalgaardJune 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I could use a few more laughs. Maybe a joke blogfest?

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  18. HeatherJune 1, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is great advice, love it! My funny bone is doing great lately. I'm learning to relax and take myself less serious and it's been like a gift. :)

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  19. MeredithJune 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Yay for the funny bone! I'm trying to develop mine in the face of revisions. :)

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  20. Jemi FraserJune 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    The funny bone is one of the most vital pieces of anatomy we've got! Especially if we're teachers - it's the only way to survive and enjoy! :)

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  21. Kristen WixtedJune 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I try to exercise my funny bone every week on my blog to keep myself from feeling too overwhelmed. It also reminds me that I can put a good sentence or two together.
    Which reminds me...!
    Great reminder!

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  22. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderJune 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Such great advice! I think all of these bones are necessary for a healthy, happy life on a path towards success.

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  23. ali crossJune 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Ah, gotta love Reba. And I love this! Thanks Shannon

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