There are undoubtedly infinite mantras to live by that can help to produce a successful, happy, meaningful life. If this advice worked for the author, fantastic.<p>Interestingly, most people I personally know who've achieved any amount of "success" have all worked their asses off, tried harder than everyone around them, competed fiercely, marketed better than their competitors, read often, chased their dreams (whether it's money, happiness, adventure, "success," etc.), and were always open to advice (especially at 22).<p>Regardless of age, status, profession, passions, goals, or anything else - life can be a bitch and failure happens. Though I've never spoken to Picasso, Moore, Hendrix, or Ali, I'm almost positive they had struggles. They probably even had times when they wanted to leave it all and quit. They didn't have beautiful, easy, careers. But they kept fighting, continued their craft, and persevered.<p>This letter is a cute romanticization of life and work, but it's likely terrible, harmful advice.