Tough (Question) Tuesday When did you take the long way, and what did you learn

Tough (Question) Tuesday When did you take the long way, and what did you learn The Long Way by NayArts I know that we live in The Age of The Interwebs. I know that were used to Instantaneous Updates email, text messages, the Facebook and the Twitter. But when I think of my Life Lessons, I think about what it took for me to really learn them, have them sink it, and trust them. I think of how it took me 5 years (!!!) of post-college auditioning (and 20 years of auditioning, period) to learn Be Different and Shout It From The Rooftops, and then take that lesson into my business, holding on to my guns along with way despite others telling me I was presenting myself as too casual and unprofessional. I think I was only able to do that because of the long road that stretched behind me. So Im curious When did you take the long way, and what did you learn? Cant wait to read your story in the comments below! - Want a $75 gift certificate to Minted.com (think business cards, invites, address labels the works!)? Enter away!