Love this!! All of it. I relate so much. I am exactly the person you describe; who’s dream it is to be a best-selling author. I’m putting in the work and plan to continue putting in the work because I love it. And you’re right, to me it’s worth the “pain” only it’s not painful. When it’s work you love it comes easily and freely. I don’t want to stop. I’m confident I’ll be a published author someday. At this point, it’s inevitable.

Just wish I’d known/felt this way sooner haha. Could’ve saved myself a lot of painful personal growth — but I needed that to get me here. I’m ready now.