To Quit or Not to Quit Writing | Ep 45

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In this episode, I grapple with the age-old question that plagues many writers: should I quit writing or keep pursuing my passion? I share a powerful anecdote about the acclaimed writer Raymond Carver and his advice to someone at a crossroads about whether to continue writing. Carver's perspective struck a chord with me and caused me to reflect deeply on my own drive to write. Am I someone who can walk away from writing without a second thought? Or is the urge to write embedded so deeply within me that trying to quit would feel like losing a part of myself? Through personal reflections and thought-provoking examples, I explore what it truly means to have an insatiable passion for writing versus treating it as just another hobby or pastime. This soul-searching episode will resonate with any creative struggling to make sense of their calling.