Every Wednesday, I gather together some blog posts that I thought were in interesting in the preceding week. I also take a number of suggestions that are offered to me through social channels like Facebook and Twitter. And then I share these blog posts with the Beyond the Rhetoric community. I hope you find something you enjoy among today’s speedlink. Thanks!

Ray Ebersole starts us off with a very powerful message regarding the importance of perseverance. Never give up. His post is inspired by a young man in his school district who is blind (though a degenerative retina condition), but continues to maintain a great spirit. He’s currently pursuing a career in broadcasting.

Leo Babauta chimes in with a somewhat ironic message, telling us that he doesn’t care about success. Starting with a great Albert Einstein quote, he says that he has no interest in fame or fortune, if that’s how you define success. For him, doing something right now that he loves is all the success he needs.

Beth Dargis explains why you are not living a simpler life. Perhaps you thrive on adrenaline and don’t want things to be simple. Maybe you don’t like to limit or you really want to be liked (and can’t say no). The simple life isn’t for everyone, after all.

Josh Rimer comes from a position that Hollywood fame could be overrated. Instead, it may be easier and potentially more profitable on average to be Internet famous on YouTube. There is money to be made through the popular online video sharing site, not to mention a fair bit of fame to boot.

Rebecca Garland finishes off this week’s speedlink by exclaiming that part-time freelancing is okay too. Some full-time freelancers may look down at those who do it part-time, but as with any other career, there’s nothing wrong with part-time if that’s what better fits your lifestyle.