You have some real issues, don't you? You call me names and accuse me of cheating when you know nothing about me. You took an article I wrote in good faith as encouragement and put a completely negative spin on it. And I deleted the first response because I didn't want to get into a pissing match with you. But you obviously won't leave it alone. The line about people being afraid to pull the trigger is absolutely true. I know a lot of writers who won't do it, who won't take the chance. Probably because they have self-esteem problems, just like you, trying to cut everyone down to your level. I'm sorry you're such a failure that you think everyone is or should be. Everything I wrote is true and verifiable. Just look me up. I was trying to show people what's possible. I obviously know more successful authors than you do because many of my friends make a lot more money than I do. Oh, and by the way, the money a person makes at their profession is how competency is gauged. I will gladly compare income statements with you to determine which of our writing styles readers like more. Of course, your last line revealed a lot. You think people should pursue their 'art' without considering whether or not they can make a living at it. Most aspiring writers want to get paid for their art and are not ashamed to admit it. My income allows me to pursue my craft, plain and simple. And obviously, I'm a lot better at it than you are. I'm sorry you can't make a living as a writer, but believe it or not, there are people who do. And now I'll turn the first line of your comment back on you. Don't be this person, a person who walks around with a chip on their shoulder trying to put everyone down. That's a great way to go through life, dude.