Isn’t it amazing how fast time flies?
Wasn’t it just yesterday we were greeting each other Happy New Year? That feeling of time getting away from you while you are marking time at some crappy job can bring on infinite depression. That’s why this thread is everything. Before you lose your marbles over what you haven’t done or become, remember being late is simply a matter of perspective.
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Tiffany Haddish is 39.
Mahershala Ali is 43.
Toni Morrison didn't write her first novel until 39.
Oprah was fired at 23.
YOU HAVE TIME.— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mocking Bird wrote her acclaimed novel at 34. She never published another book.
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Some reach success younger than some i.e. Child stars, Tupac, B.I.G…some of their journeys end sooner also. Trust YOUR journey.
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Ava Duvernay released her first feature at 38. That was 7 years ago. She is the first AA woman to helm a film with a budget of $100M.
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Swim in the direction of your dreams.
Don't turn back.— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Grant yourself grace for not reaching your destination in your DTA(desired time of arrival).
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Kofi's young. 23 to be exact.
He's a household name.
His first credited role was in '03.
14 years ago.FOURTEEN YEARS AGO.
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Peers ask me "how" I've done xyz or seek advice due to the little success I've obtained.
Consistent work over an extended duration of
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Belief & CONSISTENT WORK OVER AN EXTENDED DURATION OF TIME. that's it.
that's the secret to success.— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
YOU CAN'T CHEAT THE WORK.
YOU CAN'T CHEAT TIME.
SHOWING UP A FEW TIMES DOESN'T ENTITLE YOU TO THE REWARD.— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Granted, I passively* pursued my career while in college, I'm approaching a DECADE in entertainment. I'm just scratching the surface.
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
"Start where you are, for the sooner your efforts BEGIN, the more you'll achieve." pic.twitter.com/AYFYRNFJdD
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
I get it, putting deadlines on things gives you something to work towards.
But when it comes to the BIG picture/life plans… pic.twitter.com/Cxlhl5Gevp— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Put deadlines on actionable steps that will propel you in the direction of your desires…
Work towards them, but even then, allow grace.— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
Correction in the thread, cause ain't no one gone see my corrected tweet: Tiffany is 37 and will be 38 later this year.
Message remains ?— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 22, 2017
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 23, 2017
At 26 Taraji P Henson moved to LA with her son and only $700 in her bank to pursue her passion for acting https://t.co/H0Es5q0xc0 pic.twitter.com/Tfyh5zWU3o
— xoNecole (@xonecole) July 23, 2017
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 23, 2017
At 26 Taraji P Henson moved to LA with her son and only $700 in her bank to pursue her passion for acting https://t.co/H0Es5q0xc0 pic.twitter.com/Tfyh5zWU3o
— xoNecole (@xonecole) July 23, 2017
I designed this shirt as a reminder to myself.
Seems like others could use the reminder too. https://t.co/nqdC9Pwrbt pic.twitter.com/sOtsgu3B2P— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 24, 2017
"I think God gives you everything when you're supposed to have it, when YOU can handle it." – @TiffanyHaddish pic.twitter.com/yXOZjAQphA
— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) July 29, 2017
Preach!
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