I learned to be flexible while still keeping my vision fixed on the ultimate goal.  When edits to A Stone’s Throw took longer than anticipated, I made the hard decision to push out the hoped-for release date.  I didn’t like having to make that decision, but the story required it, and the result is an awesome book that was totally worth the wait.

So set high goals and embrace them.  Feed on the energy they produce and use it to drive as close as you can to success, even if ultimately reaching 100% might be a bit out of your reach.

Why not?  Even if everything falls apart and you fail, at least you’ve failed spectacularly.  And you’re no worse off than if you never tried.

So shoot for the stars, and I’ll see you on the moon.

(This post also featured on the Fictorians.  Check it out here, along with other great posts in the month of January, focusing on tools and suggestions to help writers.