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John Samuel's avatar

I love how you reframe Tenacity as staying in the work without knowing how it ends. ​ Reading this makes me wish for that same tenacity in my own writing journey, especially here on Substack, so I can keep showing up even when clarity is only partial.

JP Bristol's avatar

John, I hear you. I’m still figuring it out as I go. Most days the clarity shows up after the work, not before.

Ken Hyra 🇨🇦's avatar

I love the word tenacity. Many years ago, I worked at Auto Trader, prior to becoming a therapist, taking pictures of cars for the local car dealerships. A camera with film! Anyway one of the managers said I was tenacious and that word has stuck with me even through self doubt.

JP Bristol's avatar

Ken, that’s a great memory to carry. Funny how one word from the right person can stick around longer than the doubt does.

Ken Hyra 🇨🇦's avatar

It sure does!