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The problem a lot of writers have is that they really enjoy people saying, "you're brilliant." they let their self-perception be dictated by reader response. but if you're going to let other people make you feel good, you're going to end up feeling bad when they say the opposite. you've got to be a cultural stoic. then you won't be devastated by people who respond negatively. of course, the downside is that it sort of stops you from being able to enjoy people liking your work.
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The Problem A Lot Of Writers Have

Chuck Klosterman
The problem a lot of writers have is that they really enjoy people saying, "you're brilliant." they let their self-perception be dictated by reader response. but if you're going to let other people make you feel good, you're going to end up feeling bad when they say the opposite. you've got to be a cultural stoic. then you won't be devastated by people who respond negatively. of course, the downside is that it sort of stops you from being able to enjoy people liking your work.
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