A good read by Bob Brody reflecting on his long experience as a writer. Now 73 years old, and as he puts it, with 50 years of rejection behind him, he argues that embracing rejection was ultimately a good thing. He goes on to explain why it can be a good thing for you too.

I thought I’d share this as it resonates strongly with those of us working in academia, whether academics writing journal papers, researchers applying for grant bids, or doctoral candidates spending endless hours drafting and redrafting their thesis chapters.

In the article, Bob shares five golden pieces of advice with his daughter that apply far beyond writing:

“First, write as well and as truly as you can. That’s always priority number one.
Second, write about what matters to you and give it the time it needs to ferment.
Third, stay productive – the more you create, the better your prospects. Always have something in development, whether you’re just daydreaming about it, taking notes about it, or actually writing it.
Fourth, keep at it.
Fifth, as long as you have faith in yourself, it will pay off.”

Sounds like a solid recipe for success in any field really:
1️⃣ Do it well.
2️⃣ Do what matters.
3️⃣ Do more.
4️⃣ Do it often.
5️⃣ Keep at it.
6️⃣ Keep the faith.

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