Writing can be a cruel mistress (and as Pat learns from former journalist James, journalism is the cruelest field of all). Both Gifted Underachievers have pulled themselves back from the brink of despair, poverty, and the “Q” word (QUITTING) at least once as they pursue their creative and financial goals.

In this segment, we talk about what led to our creative nadir(s) and what it took to get back on our feet.

Questions for Listeners:

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* What’s the worst moment of your creative life?

* How did you demonstrate GRIT?

* Or did you quit—and if so, why?

Segment Links:

David Eggers and Jonah Lehrer — Tortured Artists and “Grit”

Case Study: Elizabeth Jane Gardner (Bouguereau) Perseverance and Grit

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