Epigram ‘n Aphorism Samwiches

Always Strive

I've had other writers say to me I should not put myself down when I say my writing is not good enough, could be better. I never want to accept accolades to just settle. And a pro athlete intoned my sentiment in his recent MVP ceremony. NBA basketball star Giannis Antetoukounmpo was quoted by ESPN in Milwaukee today telling reporters:

"I get mad when my girlfriend says, 'You know you're really good, you're one of the best,'" Antetokounmpo said. "I'm like, 'No, I'm not,' because whenever that happens I relax. I am a person where whatever I do, I do it 100 percent. If I am lazy, I am lazy 100 percent. I don't want to relax a bit because I'm not done yet. I want to be for multiple years the best player in the league."

He told fans after today not to call him MVP again until he wins it again...next year. My hats off to you, sir. I expect great things. I will silently watch.

I do know how my writing fairs and how it should be judged/interpreted. I do not over-inflate the value of my constructed words. Nor, shall I devalue my peers' offerings in the process to estimating worth. I seek not the trophies of others in this pursuit. Self-worth in this aim has all the value.