Know your limits
From 2012 - 2016, I was a driven writer who was concerned about his reputation, and his lack of eBook sales.
I would spend nights concerned over what I could do to improve sales, then one day, the dime dropped. It didn't matter how hard I blogged, or wrote, I was hindered by living in the UK, and having no money for publicity.
Once I recognised my dilemma, I stopped worrying myself ill, and gained a calmer approach. Over the ensuing years, I have also stopped worrying about my reputation; there are still stories I won't write, but now, I am writing - all be it infrequently - what I wish, and not caring who says anything; after all, this blog is FREE. I don't bother about grammar these days, why should I, when I only get a dozen or so readers?