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Chris Stanton's avatar

This is very timely for me. I had a realization last week that I should look at Substack like an index fund. If you watch the numbers every day you'll drive yourself crazy because the stock market fluctuates so much and can be stagnant for a while. But if you look at things over the long term, the graph shows a steady increase. So I keep investing my writing every week and try not to focus on short-term gains or losses, knowing that, in time, I'll get a healthy return.

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Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Yep. To all of this. **nodding head in vigorous agreement.**

Maybe it's the February blah's that have us all looking at our belly buttons wondering why we're not 'good enough' or 'there yet'. When in reality, where the hell is there??!! And good enough apropro of what??

One of my 12 tips after 12 months on Substack included:

#1 - Comparing is inevitable - keep an open heart and be kind to yourself and others. The writing here is good. The writer’s exceptional. Talent is everywhere. But, there is no one like you. Remember that and carry on.

Happy Valentine's Day to the open hearted and unique person **you (we) are--there is no one like you. So, you are more than good enough. Thanks for this advice and reminder today Sarah. xo

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