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H is for Humility - Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase · The Daily Writer

• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider Podcast, where we bring you tips and inspiration each day to help you build habits for writing success.
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  SPEAKER_00: For more resources, including your free Daily Rider Starter Kit, visit DailyWriterLife.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: This past week I've been sharing excerpts from a book that I published a few years ago.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's called The Artist Suitcase 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a short, fun read for all kinds of artists, particularly for writers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's today's excerpt from the chapter H is for Humility.
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  SPEAKER_00: Hope you enjoy it.
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  SPEAKER_00: In July 2011, Adam Beville experienced something he'll never forget.
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  SPEAKER_00: He had traveled from his home in Arizona to see U2 in Nashville during their 360 tour.
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  SPEAKER_00: Many U2 fans travel a long way to see the band, but Bevel is no ordinary fan.
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  SPEAKER_00: He is a blind guitarist, and he had come to Nashville in hopes of getting on stage to play with his hero Bono.
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  SPEAKER_00: Bevel came prepared with a sign that read, Blind Guitar Player, bring me up.
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  SPEAKER_00: He held it up all through the concert as he stood in the crowded pit near the stage.
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  SPEAKER_00: The last song U2 played on the 360 tour was Moment of Surrender.
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  SPEAKER_00: As they finished the song and began to walk off stage, Bono noticed the sign and asked Bevel what he wanted to play.
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  SPEAKER_00: He responded, All I want is you, he and his wife's favorite U2 song, and Bono had him escorted on stage.
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  SPEAKER_00: A stage hand gave him Bono's guitar, and Bevel began strumming.
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  SPEAKER_00: Bono started to sing and the rest of the band joined in for the spontaneous performance.
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  SPEAKER_00: When the song was done, Bono hugged Bevel and even gave him his guitar.
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  SPEAKER_00: At the end of a long and exhausting music set, in front of forty five thousand adoring fans, one of the world's most famous musicians shared the spotlight with a blind guitar player.
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  SPEAKER_00: Whether you have forty five thousand fans or just four or five, it's a challenge to share the spotlight and shift the focus to others.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here are three truths to help keep you grounded.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number one, your talent is on loan from God.
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  SPEAKER_00: You are a steward of the talent God has given you.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's not really yours in the first place.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can't claim any credit for the good things that happen as a result of your talent.
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  SPEAKER_00: All the glory goes to God.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number two, your true friends love you for who you are, not what you do.
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  SPEAKER_00: Those who matter most in your life don't love you because of your talent or gifts.
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  SPEAKER_00: They love you unconditionally as a friend or family member.
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  SPEAKER_00: three, your self-worth shouldn't come from your success.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's easy to be so emotionally tied to your art that you feel like a winner when things are going well and a failure when things aren't.
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  SPEAKER_00: Don't base your self worth on temporary success or failure.
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  SPEAKER_00: Saint Augustine pointed out the true path to greatness when he said, Do you wish to rise?
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  SPEAKER_00: Begin by descending.
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  SPEAKER_00: You plant a tower that will pierce the clouds, lay first the foundation of humility.
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  SPEAKER_00: These three truths will help you keep your creative gifts in proper perspective so you can focus on serving others and make a positive impact.
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  SPEAKER_00: Hey, I hope you enjoyed that short excerpt from the Artist Suitcase, 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can grab the book by going to Kent Sanders.net slash suitcase.
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  SPEAKER_00: A big thanks to today's sponsor, The Word Wizard.
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  SPEAKER_00: You may have written a great book, but it's not ready for publication until it's been in the hands of a master editor.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's why my friend Karen Hunsinger, also known as The Word Wizard, is the perfect partner to help you craft the highest quality book possible.
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  SPEAKER_00: A great editor doesn't just correct grammar and spelling, they also correct wordiness, shifts in tone and voice, the overuse of particular words, and they also enhance transitions, clarity, and accuracy.
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  SPEAKER_00: I've worked with Karen many times, and she is absolutely your secret weapon for crafting an amazing book.
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  SPEAKER_00: Make sure to visit Karen Hunsinger.com for a free sample edit.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's KarenHunsinger.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.