The perils of success

I came across this article in another forum and it’s too good not to share. Here’s an excerpt:

“Confront any prospective writer, director or actor and they’ll tell you that all they need is that first big break. Kismet and momentum will carry them the rest of the way. They take it as an article of faith that at the first flowering of success, their struggle will finally be over. The fact is that their troubles are only just beginning…”

The anecdotes, a little grim, but the advice, golden. Read the complete article.

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