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Excellent story. You're only one slogan away from a pivot!

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Fascinating! I have a set of gorgeous Henry Holland bowls which I will never look at in the same way again. Such an inspiring story, thanks for sharing.

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Thank you xx

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Exactly that! Once the dream is achieved, it's time to move to another one.

Your writing style reminds me of my favourite writer, an advertising copywriter Dave Trott. I recommend his books "One + One = Three", and "Predatory Thinking". I think you'd enjoy the content and the style.

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Funny you should say that, because when I was reading back through my piece, it reminded me of the stories I used to read of Dave Trott's.... on a blog, I think. I was definitely inspired by him. But it's also quite an 'advertising copywriter' style (I used to be a copywriter). Telling a simple story with a big message; one line paragraphs. Though I don't think women write like this so often... Thank you for the comparison, because I love his writing x

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Same! I'm also inspired by him. Love that crisp style combined with clever analogues and word play. Long sentences are for those who can't self-edit, I feel.

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I'm with you. Ax

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ooof, the bit about having a career dream come true and it not being what you hoped. I've had that happen twice, both dreams were unmitigated disasters of toxic environments. I think the phrase, be careful what you wish for, it just might come true is so very apt.

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