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Get Busy Living: The Whimsical Journey of Freelance Writing
“Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying”
In the world of freelance writing, there’s a mantra that resonates with ambition and creativity, reminiscent of an iconic line from The Shawshank Redemption (1994): “Get busy living or get busy dying.” This phrase is not just a call to action in a dramatic tale of hope and perseverance; it’s a whimsical reminder that the vibrant canvas of freelance writing is ours to paint, filled with swirling colors of opportunity and self-expression.
The Iconic Statement that Challenged Me to Live
Andy utters this phrase to his best friend, Ellis Redding (who repeats it later), played by Morgan Freeman, after a particularly harrowing experience of punishment. It reflected a decision Andy made that shapes the remainder of the movie.
That statement became my mantra for survival during my cancer journey many years ago. I had to make a choice to live or die. I chose to live. I made that choice over and over, sometimes several times a day. But I kept choosing…
