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You are over thinking.

It is just normal speech about possible events.

We never know what the future holds.

And not everybody will succeed in life. Of course it all depends on one's definition of success. Maybe you expect too much?

Of course, supporting yourself financially with your writing is a resonable goal. I hope you succeed. And if you become popular, then that will be a bonus!

As for me, I never had goals. I did well in school and found I was good at math and science. But I am not that good. Not famous. I am good enough though to have earned respect at work, which can be nice. It also can be a burden, because people keep asking for help, which delays my own work. Of course one part of my job is to help others.

Best of luck.

Also, maybe you could try a job that involves writing, even if it is not writing novels, etc. Something that pays regularly, but at least keeps you writing.

That is sort of my situation. I decided to be a mathematician in college, but never thought I would be doing my current job, and not for a whole career. I am too entrenched now to want to change jobs, though. I just want all work to end, forever. I am so done with working for a living.

We have an amazing ability to doubt ourselves, we see every flaw and issue and they're all biggest than mount Everest... But we tend to overlook the comfy little villages down in the valleys... As someone once said, of all the terrible things I ever imagined that could happen, none of them ever did.

You want to be a writer, than write!!

Success is the best revenge!

I think using would suggests a good blend of hope and humility, not expectation of failure. Saying will might be supported by a lot of psychobabble but it's insisting on what rationally is a possibility, so to me, doesn't work. Evidence about affirmations goes both ways, I think.

Don't think about it. Think about what you wanna do, what it will take to get there. And then do what it takes regardless of what anyone else thinks!!!! <3

Just keep writing. Has your cousin read many of your writings? Maybe that would be is just a way of saying "I wish I had talent like that." ☺

I do that too sometimes. I think you’ll be okay. You have a lot going for you.

People will have opinion. That shouldn't stop you from following your dreams ☺

I wish I could help you gain confidence in yourself.

They were probably just trying to show support and encouragement, not intending to have “would” interpreted that way. Don’t over-read into it. I’m sure you are an amazing writer, go for your dreams. 😊

Try being a musician, where no one thinks twice about telling you what they think of you