How I Became a Success
I was lucky enough to meet artist Apryl Miller, (www.aprylmiller.com), at one of my most recent workshops, and she’s been impressing and inspiring me ever since with her fun, fearless joie de vivre. I asked Apryl if she would be interested in writing for my website, and she was generous enough to share with me the following piece. Written by an artist who happens to be a woman, I think it has wisdom and insight for every human who is smart enough to read it and grasp her message: give yourself permission to craft the life you need, because the cavalry ain’t coming to save you, Kid.
My Acceptance Speech, OR, How I Became a Success
1. Accept my name, Apryl Miller.
2. Accept my competitive nature.
3. Accept that I was, indeed, freakish.
4. Accept that I was, indeed, my mother’s daughter.
5. Accept that I did want wealth, that money is not an evil, dirty word.
6. Accept that God had a plan for me.
7. Accept that NYC had to make me suffer first, before it would love me.
8. Accept that I could not give up and let go.
9. Accept that it was up to me to be a success.
10. Accept that I wanted children.
11. Accept that I wanted to be a mother.
12. Accept that God helps those who help themselves.
13. Accept that success means sacrifice.
14. Accept that I am not helpless.
15. Accept that I must learn how to avoid toxic people.
16. Accept that not all people want to love.
17. Accept that not all people support my success.
18. Accept that success may not make me popular.
19. Accept that now may not be my time.
20. Accept the full spectrum of my gifts.