Wisdom

I emailed Maira Kalman with general life questions which I admitted were "fairly broad."  Here is her response:
"Greetings Susanne.

That is a very broad question.

I will respond with a broad and specific answer.

If there is something that you love to do, then that is what you should do.

And if there is one requirement other than passion, it is patience.

So be prepared for the long story.

The rest is all doing and work.

All the best

Maira Kalman"

So there you go