Thanks for sharing! I needed a good reminder as to why I do this writing thing! - David R Gwyn - Medium

Yes, it’s Hard--but Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons To Choose Effort Over “Easy”

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Thanks for sharing! I needed a good reminder as to why I do this writing thing!

David R Gwyn

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