There are a few indications I might possibly "have what it takes" - such as I recently won 6th place in the Writers Digest international short story competition (genre category). The contest that year had over 6,000 entries across all categories. I also got a Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future contest.

Bottom line is I've hardly been able to handle the basics of keeping myself and my husband (who is disabled) afloat. I don't even have kids, which is probably a good thing as I don't think I could have handled it. I honestly don't know how some people are able to work 40+ hours a week, raise a family and write brilliant novels.