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cassidy's avatar

thank you for this !! I’m only 24 and already feeling like i failed before i’ve even started (which is preposterous lol). “it will never be this hard again because so many people are rooting for you” really resonated with me. i think failing helps strengthen your support system (and connections to friends who “fail” in similar ways) which is crucial

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Ava Williams's avatar

Exactly! And every year you meet different people who will help you get to where you need to go in ways you won’t even be able to imagine right now!! That whole thing of “you don’t know who’s watching you right now” is so real!!

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Sara Serrano's avatar

Ava, reading this felt like taking a deep breath

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Ava Williams's avatar

Oh I’m so glad!

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John Horwitz's avatar

For much of my worklife there were a random series of meaningless occupations ~ made enough money to pay the bills yet never let the 'artist' inside of me breathe.

TRUTH: It takes SEVEN YEARS to become an overnight success.

Read that again.

I was 56 before my talent was recognized

Advice - do what you love and define success for YOU because no one else matters!

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Ava Williams's avatar

thank you for leaving this comment and telling your story! It is so refreshing!!! I am happy your talent was recognized and that you kept going even though I bet at times it was hard! You are a great example for all of us who are trying thank you!!

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James Cassidy's avatar

Congratulations Ava you are beginning to understand what life is all about. Well done. Good luck in the future.

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D.J. Liberty's avatar

I really needed to hear this. Thank you for taking the time to write it!

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Ava Williams's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Phoebe Franco's avatar

there is no better time than today! And I’m glad I read this saved piece TODAY as I travel back to Australia in search of a new life in corporate :’)

You’ve done the work you purposed for, ‘cause this was THE PIECE for me xx

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Ava Williams's avatar

THANK YOU!!! i am so glad you enjoyed and red! Good luck in your new corporate life!!

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Agathe Karsenti's avatar

This piece read through my mind! Thank you

I turned 30 a month ago, and it came with a lot of question the last year. Especially about this society praise of successful peippe under 30. I felt like I had achieve nothing. I mostly failed stuff. But that’s because I failed these stuff that I got where I am today, and I wouldn’t change that for anything. And even without failure, not rushing into whatever success means, taking the time and have the will to go through even when you don’t know if it will work the way you imagine, I find it inspiring. That’s the reality of most successful people. We simply don’t see their process. We only share the quick and fast ones, because they are rare, and then it makes everyone feel bad. The same way not every one will be a big movie star, nor everyone can succeed in 10min ! Anyway thank you !!!!

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Ava Williams's avatar

exactly!! Thank you for reading, and congrats on turning 30!!

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ava irving's avatar

this was really beautiful, thanks for sharing. love my fellow ava's

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Ava Williams's avatar

Love my fellow ava’s too!!! Thank you❤️❤️❤️

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katie brown's avatar

“It was comforting to be reminded of my temporary circumstances in a moment where they felt endless.” wow wow wow, needed this big time 🫶🏻 sometimes i read things that feel like they reached in and plucked a brick off my chest, and this is one of those times 💌

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Ava Williams's avatar

I’m so glad! It’s funny how you can feel such a relief from other people!

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Emma Parkinson's avatar

Very much in the thick of 27 and all of its suffocating failure. But onward we go! Feeling very much less alone after this one. <3

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Ava Williams's avatar

You’re never alone!! We can be peak 27 together!!

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Katie Brosky's avatar

Came back and read this for a second time it's just so good

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Ava Williams's avatar

That’s so sweet 😭 THANK YOU!!

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Grace's avatar

This is such a beautiful read❤️

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Ava Williams's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Amrita's avatar

This was comforting in so many ways. Thank you for sharing, Ava!

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Ava Williams's avatar

Thank YOU for reading!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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eri's avatar

I cried so much reading this, thank you for being patient about writing this. It’s everything I needed to hear to keep going. This means so much to me 🥹🫂❤️

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Ava Williams's avatar

I spent comment too soon but I’m forever grateful for your kind words ❤️

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Ava Williams's avatar

I’m glad it resonated with you!! And thank you for being patient❤️❤️❤️

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sap's avatar

This was such an incredible read my god. Thank you for being so honest!

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Ava Williams's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Wesley Verhoeve's avatar

This was so moving

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Ava Williams's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

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