The acrid taste of not knowing

“I don’t want the acrid taste of not knowing
only the sweetness of certainty”

Ethan Hersh

“Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”

Did you notice that when Benjamin Franklin was listing the certainties of life ‘making it’ wasn’t included?

That’s because even with all the time and effort in the world, there’s no guarantee that your dreams will become a reality.

It sounds cruel, but life’s not fair.

It really takes the shine off being an artist doesn’t it?

First you have to put in years and years of hard work and then maybe, just maybe, you’ll stand a chance of achieving a modicum of success.

The overwhelming uncertainty of it all is enough to make you quit here and now!

But I think the solution to this dilemma is as follows:

Let’s say hypothetically that we can see into the future and after years of blood, sweat and tears, you don’t reach the heights you sought.

Will you regret the time spent?

Will you look back on your efforts with bitter disappointment and shame or was it a worthwhile journey?