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Robert Hruzek on Apr 13th 2009 at 6:00 am What I Learned From...

All Entries: What I Learned From Adversity

A big ol’ Texas-sized Yee-Haw (sound of big ol’ Texas sized Yee-Haw) for everyone who chose to join us for this month’s group writing project: What I Learned From Adversity! Thanks again for sharing your stories (and more importantly, your lessons learned) with the rest of us!

This month we had a total of [UPDATED, YET AGAIN!] 35 entries (sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically). Way to go, folks! I think Joanna Young said it best when she described group writing project entries as a kind of gift. That’s exactly how I feel about ‘em, and I’m truly grateful that y’all took the time to participate.

Hey, and don’t forget to tune in tomorrow when I announce who wins the FREE copy of Problogger: Secrets to Blogging Your Way to a Six-figure Income!

You’ll find the entire list below (in no particular order, other than it’s how I found ‘em). Hey, there’s some very interesting and thoughtful writers here this month, I’m tellin’ ya! Do yourself a favor and check ‘em all out. Heck, drop by the authors’ blogs and start a conversation, why don’cha!

Adversity? What Adversity? by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Digging for the Treasure, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
Planted in Adversity, Harvested in Hope, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
Shaped by Adversity? by Terro at Plum Duff
What I Learned From the Fire, by Ronnica at Ignorant Historian
What Have You Learned From Parenting and Adversity? by Marcus Goodyear at goodwordediting.com
God charged with “crimes against humanity”, by Alexander Estrom at Day 8 Debate
Win a Free Weekend to Heaven for Your Family, by L.L. Barkat at Green Inventions Central
What I Learned From… Adversity, by Matthew Hayward at A Writer’s Journey
Facing Adversity Without Lessons Learned, by Meryl Evans at meyrl.net
Partners in Adversity, by Scott Roche at Spiritual Tramp
Transforming a Negative into a Positive: What I Learned From Adversity, by Avil Beckford at The Invisible Mentor
When Have I Grown? by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
Testimony, by Buffalopine at Buffalopine’s Blog
The Gift of Anger Between Friends, by Tammy Lenski at Conflict Zen
Lessons Learned From Adversity, by Hilda Carroll at Living Out Loud
Never Too Old, by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
What I Learned From Adversity, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
What I Learned From Almost Being Mugged, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar
Still Standing, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
Adversity, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
The Monster, by Emma Newman at Post-Apocalyptic Publishing
Women are Normal, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Adversity, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
What I Learned From Not Having a Nintendo, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Adversity and Me, by Robyn McMasters at Brain Based Biz
Of Flower Power and Eastern Luckies, by Kyle McCreary at As the Mind Wanders
What I am Learning From Adversity, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
In Which I Learn From Adversity – A Lot of Adversity, by Sherrie Sisk at How to Build a Writer
What I learned from two friends with cancer, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
Overcoming Adversity in Sales, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc. [UPDATED]
What I Learned From Adversity, by Deb at Deb Works [UPDATED]
Why I Like Adversity, by Susan Murphy at suzemuse [UPDATED]

And last, but hopefully not least, here’s a couple of entries from yours truly:

The Trouble With Trouble, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Turning Point, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

Y’all give yourselves a big hand, my friends! And as usual, a big tip o’ the hat to ya! Be sure to tune in for the next exciting edition of What I Learned From…!

So, what’s the subject going to be, you ask? Well… I’m afraid that would be telling. But I can assure you – it’s gonna be a good’un!

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15 responses so far

15 Responses to “All Entries: What I Learned From Adversity”

# Brad Shorron Apr 13th 2009 at 6:56 am

Hi Robert – another great collection, but I think you missed my entry -
http://is.gd/rbE0

Brad Shorrs last blog post..Business Blog as Base of Operations for Online Marketing
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 7:06 am

@Brad – Whoops! Profuse apologies, Brad – thought it was already in the list… DONE!
# Lillie Ammannon Apr 13th 2009 at 7:13 am

Robert,

So many great entries … so little time! I have to come back and continue reading. The ones I’ve read so far are excellent.
# Matt Haywardon Apr 13th 2009 at 7:16 am

33 entries! Awesome! I’m looking forward to reading through them all.

Are the WILFs always this popular?

Matt

Matt Haywards last blog post..Characters: An Alternative Creation Story
# Why I Like Adversity –on Apr 13th 2009 at 8:34 am

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# mother earth aka karen hanrahanon Apr 13th 2009 at 9:12 am

You have attracted the finest yet again —
# Emma Newmanon Apr 13th 2009 at 10:53 am

Just wanted to say it was great to be involved with this – but that I would like to add a “What I learned from entering this group writing project” if I may?

Firstly, I was amazed at how supportive people have been – I was very nervous about posting up my entry. I learned that it was good to take the risk and be vulnerable, if it’s a good community (like this one).

Secondly, I need to pay closer detail to the brief! I got so caught up in thinking about adversity, that when inspiration struck I wrote and entered – without saying anything about the what I learned from it part. Sorry about that! Next time I will be more careful, and apply some of my working life discipline to my eager, wilful creative writing self!

Emma Newmans last blog post..My first group writing project entry: The Monster
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 11:28 am

@Lillie – I’m glad you made the list too, Lillie!
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 11:29 am

@Matt – Sometimes there’s more, sometimes less. Hey, you never know what’s gonna happen with these things!
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 11:30 am

@Karen – You bet – you included!
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 11:33 am

@Emma – Hey, no worries, Emma; we’re usually pretty loose about that stuff here. I encourage writers to just, y’know, write whatever they want, so unless it’s totally off the mark, I don’t worry about the details. Much.

Thanks for taking a chance, Emma; a great start to what is hopefully a beautiful friendship!
# Robyn McMasteron Apr 13th 2009 at 2:51 pm

Robert, you have provided some thoughtfull challenges in the WILF series. I think this was one of the most difficult and I wanted to take it on. Thanks for the opportunity!

Tip of the hat to you!

Robyn McMasters last blog post..Honesty and Altrusim – Receipe for Heroics
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 13th 2009 at 7:27 pm

@Robyn – Most difficult? Gee, I’da thought it was a slam dunk for most folks! I mean, we’ve all learned something from this one, it seems to me. But I’m glad you joined us – and I’m working on your challenge, too.
# Wilson Ponon Apr 14th 2009 at 12:23 am

WoW, I’ve read all the three blogposts of Luke Gedeon and I loved all the three entries! What an awesome and inspiring blogposts indeed, Robert.
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 14th 2009 at 6:02 am

@Wilson – They were good, weren’t they? Glad you enjoyed them – and all the rest.

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