inspiring coincidences of the day

[lauradi7dw]

I've been doing an internship equivalent in physical therapy in a couple of public schools. I turn out to have a lot of flaws in this regard, and am on the verge of not passing. I really need to improve, fast. I haven't given up, the people working with me haven't given up, but it's a disheartening time. Two separate acquaintances today have posted links to essays about succeeding in doing what you want. (neither essay was first published recently - maybe it's a time of year that people need such help). I don't want to write a novel or do sleight of hand, but the messages are pretty much the same. It boils down to practice, and try your hardest.
http://shwood.squarespace.com/news/2009/9/21/14-years-ago-the-day-teller-gave-me-the-secret-to-my-career.html
the other one is behind the cut due to a naughty word in the URL. Read the essay anyway.

http://therumpus.net/2010/08/dear-sugar-the-rumpus-advice-column-48-write-like-a-motherfucker/