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Yourself and others

David Gane
David Gane

There's lots of advice like:

  • "Don't compare yourself to others."
  • "Forgive yourself and others."
  • "Be kind to yourself and others."

It's a two-way street; you only hurt yourself and others when you forget.


Oh, and one more: write for yourself and others.

Write to express yourself, but be generous and let it help others.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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