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This reads as practical encouragement to keep going through early discouragement. It can be taken to mean that talent alone is not enough, persistence and steady practice matter too, especially when setbacks start to pile up. It lands most clearly for someone beginning a craft and wondering if the effort is worth it.
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About Rick Riordan
American novelist and educator, Rick Riordan is best known for creating the Percy Jackson series, which blends mythology with contemporary coming-of-age stories. His work has introduced generations of readers to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology through accessible, engaging narratives.
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Books by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
2020
The Sea of Monsters
2007
The Last Olympian
2011
The Battle of the Labyrinth
2009
The Titan's Curse
2007