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I'm reading On Writing And Failure by Stephen Marche — it's a book you could finish over a couple of cups of coffee if you're so inclined. One of its benefits is that it was published in 2023 — newer than most books on writing or the creative life I've read.Even only two-thirds of the way through, during my morning coffee, I find it capable of giving new perspective on what I'm so fortunate to fill my days with — a mediocre writer making a living writing.The fact that he can fill a book about failure and still keep you reading says something about his ability to write.It reminds me of the past too. I swear half of my music school education focused on the fact that you can't make a living playing music. Most people can't. DJs, MIDI, changing tastes — all of it supposedly changed live music for the worse. That was the mantra. Now AI is the demon. I was surrounded by smart, often extremely talented artists, but I can't think of one who is making a good living playing jazz clubs, which…