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If I had a normal job and had been moving up, I'd be management level now. ”
When you start your bobsled career at 30, a time when most are settling down into their 'real careers' and many are getting married, you can imagine the barrage of questions and the look of, 'You're doing what?' that you receive. ”
I never wanted to end up in entertainment; that wasn't the goal. ”
One of my biggest goals, especially with writing YA novels, is just to have people enjoy reading. ”
I love wearing designer pieces with something I found at Target. ”
Blogging is a great way to show your talents and interests to prospective employers, while adding an edge to your resume. If you blog consistently it shows your dedication, passions and creativity - all of which are key attributes employers look for in job candidates. ”
It's not what my job is about. I'm not out to make a political statement. I want to stand for something, but more by example. ”
Maybe I've had a sheltered life and career, but I have so many role models to look up to. It's normal that I would strive to build my own career. ”
I put my career in second place throughout both my marriages and it suffered. I don't regret it. You make choices. If you want a good marriage, you must pay attention to that. If you want to be independent, go ahead. You can't have it all. ”
Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down on paper, and when you stumble to what you think is the end of the book, you will have hundreds of pages of words that came out of your head. It may not be perfect, but it looks like a book. ”