It’s a popular destination, success is. Everyone’s in a big rush to get there, get unpacked, and start enjoying the swanky accommodations. And who can blame them? There’s a hot tub and room service, vibrating beds, everything. However, the road isn’t well-marked. Between construction detours and confusing road signs, folks tend to get lost.
I sure did. I wound up on the road to ruin and kept on going, mistaking it for a short cut or the road less traveled when it was actually dense forest. As I zigged and zagged, blindly searching for an exit, though, I discovered a few things. Tips, really. Things I wish I’d known before starting the pilgrimage to damnation.
For instance, to be successful in the world of communications or business or life, you need a few essentials, such as a brain, a strategy, some skills, and a little luck. I’ve none of those and I’m just now noticing their absence. With the slow dawning of reality came a nasty case of bad mood and I haven’t suffered in silence. Oh, no, I went into a 72-hour huff, stewing and swearing, with a thunderous 
black cloud overhead. Society at large was forced into the role of innocent bystander.
As a result, I owe deep and sincere apologies ¹ to:
⇒ the slow-moving, finger-wagging woman I glared at in the Target parking lot.
⇒ the bored customer service rep I got lippy with on the phone.
⇒ every single driver I flipped off. Sometimes vehemently.
⇒ library visitors (and staff) within earshot of my muttered, yet colorful, language.
⇒ my stoic, forbearing old computer.
⇒ and, to cover my bases, anyone in a four block radius.
I’d no cause to be rude; my behavior was inexcusable. So please forgive this lapse in courtesy and civility. I assure you I’ll return once again to my usual good cheer. Any day now. Or month, at the outside.
copyright © 2017 the whirly girl
¹ I owe you an apology, as well. This, I’m sorry to say, is a reblog from 2016. It seems I’ve fallen behind and can’t catch up. Help!
the whirly girl 
48 responses to “: on the road to success :”
Thanks for your honesty and transparency! Needed this!
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Just remember, all the failures and flaming mistakes make for really entertaining posts. So there’s always that … 😏
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So true!!
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:o)
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Loved this post! :)
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And I loved your your comment❣️
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Your posts are hilarious! So glad I stumbled upon your blog
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Thanks, you’ve made my day 😍
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I know it’s hard. I’m starting a new freelance life as a graphic designer since january. Nice post :)
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It is, but the effort and struggle pay off bigly when everything finally comes together. Good luck, I know you’ll do great!
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Yes, thank you so much. I’m working harder. This work means a lot to me.
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It’s a great job. You can’t help but put your heart into everything you do❣️
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Posted some good points
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That’s great to hear, thanks!
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Sure
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I love your style of writing! Relatable but still I learn something new. Lovely!
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What a terrific compliment! Thank you 😊
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I’m afraid someone made the hedges much to high in my maze. As an added bonus those hedges house wasps that love to torment me. I confess my language has become a lot more colourful and a shade (perhaps a couple of shades) to loud lately.
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I’ve started swearing in Latin. I can be loud and animated, but no one knows what I’m saying. Including me :o)
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Heheheheh…I know a few cuss words in Ukrainian.
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Let’s team up 🗯
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Awesome post! – I’ve always been one of those people in a rush to get somewhere, especially lately. I think it’s just become a theme in my life.
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Do you think we’ll ever catch up? I fall farther and farther behind every day.
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I think we’ll catch up eventually. It’ll take a while though. I plan to catch up when I graduate college at least, but who knows?
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Oh, you’ll catch up, all right, but I’ll be bringing up the rear until the end of time. Oy.
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Hi Whirly! Thank you for your blog posts – they really cheer me up! jx
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And you just did the same for me (times 10). Thanks!
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Me again … how do you get emoticons to look like faces?
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Try colon, hyphen, right parenthesis. :-) Or … left parenthesis if you’re sad. :-(
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The hyphen might be the missing ingredient … thanks!
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Use your smartphone 😎
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Haven’t got one but will try stoneyfish’s suggestion … :-)
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Oh well, never mind, it’s the thought that counts!
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Or you could try a colon, lower case ‘o’, and the appropriate parenthesis :o) :o(
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:o)
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Perfect!
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Whoops, effing emoticons … :)
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I like your other one better, it’s more original {)
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{)
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You know, that’s kind of artsy. In a low brow way.
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This post about not succeeding is a great success! There’s a message in there, somewhere …
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I think the message is that you’re a flatterer. I adore flatterers. 😊
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This is a little too relateable. :)
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Oh, thank goodnesss! I’d hate to be the only crackpot, which I usually am :o/
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And here I thought I found a kindred spirit.
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Ah. You must be the unflappable sort 😌
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Grumble, grumble.
An occasional snarl.
Sincerely,
John
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What a great comment! Perfect and in a nutshell 🥜
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