Some people have been vocal
about how Oprah should run
for President of the U.S..
She has clearly stated
she doesn’t plan to run
for President.
I suspect
Oprah has other plans
for how she can best give back
to the world.
We should have plans also.
Because, once we achieve
a little bit of success,
we WILL be bombarded
with demands that
we give back.
If we don’t have a plan,
giving back could easily
distract us from achieving our other goals.
I’ve seen this happen
to numerous writers.
They make a milestone
like hitting a Bestseller List
and are told they SHOULD give back
immediately and in a certain way.
They capitulate to these demands
and, three years later,
they no longer have a successful writing career.
Decide now
when and how you will give back.
Stick to those plans.