Summary
The author, once afraid of failure, has embarked on a writing career, driven by a passion for reading and writing, and accepts the possibility of failure over a life devoid of dreams and aspirations.
Abstract
The author of the article shares a personal journey from a passive existence, marked by a lack of dreams and aspirations, to a conscious pursuit of a writing career. Despite the challenges faced on this path, the author finds the pursuit of dreams, even with the risk of failure, to be more fulfilling than a life without ambition. The article suggests that the fear of not having dreams at all is greater than the fear of failing to achieve them. The author reflects on the wisdom of Leo Tolstoy regarding boredom as a "desire for desires" and acknowledges the struggle of the journey, preferring to try and potentially fail rather than remain in a state of confusion and despair.
Opinions
- The author believes that having dreams is essential to a fulfilling life, and not having them leads to sadness and resentment.
- There is a strong conviction that pursuing one's passion, in this case, writing, is worth the risk of failure.
- The author values the journey towards achieving dreams, despite the difficulties, over the comfort of a dreamless life.
- The sentiment is expressed that trying and failing is preferable to not trying at all and remaining in a state of aimlessness.
- The author's opinion is influenced by the quote from Leo Tolstoy, implying that a lack of desires leads to boredom, which is an undesirable state.
