Bukowski's SHOCKING Philosophy of Not Trying!

What's behind Bukowski's shocking philosophy of not trying? After all, he tried, and he tried a lot! He persisted and never stopped, even although during almost his entire life he encountered nothing but failures. He wrote:“If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery—isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.” Let's dive into this topic and see what we can learn from his philosophy and attitude towards life. Have an opinion? Feel free to leave a comment. I encourage an open discussion and energy that promotes growth and free flow of the ideas!