Over the past 7 days,
I’ve been betrayed
or disappointed
by 4 different business partners
in 4 different instances.
The Romance Novel Business
has become more competitive
and there seems to be less readers.
People are desperate for cash
and they do desperate things.
I’m sad and angry
over these betrayals
and I really want
to isolate myself
from the world.
I want to put my head down
and work on my stories
and not deal
with other people.
I can’t do this.
Why?
Because connections are needed
to be successful.
“The math is simple:
when people with
different assets, needs
and views
come together,
they’re able to
produce more than
they ever could
on their own.
Trading goods, skills
and knowledge
without friction
creates a leap in productivity.
It might be easier
to burn a bridge
than it is to build one,
but in the long run,
bridges are what we need.”
If we want to be successful,
we can’t isolate ourselves.