On redefining what it means to be successful
a writer is a writer, no matter what sort of work she’s doing, as long as she is thinking, still, like a writer: observing and mentally composing and watching the world with curiosity. Writing is a lovely, life-affirming thing to do, even if the world never rewards us for it, or never rewards us enough to allow us to make it the main thing in our l... See more
George Saunders • Art vs. Commerce
I found a career groove that almost satisfies all 5 “salaries:” educational, social, psychological, freedom… the financials aren’t quite there, but they’re getting close. Even though I’m least inclined to treat a passion like a business, it feels important to get this right; it creates a baseline that everything else stems from. If I can make a con
... See morethat he was constantly cultivating patrons. What do you do when you find yourself in a position that is less than ideal? Do you quit your job and try to strike out on your own? Not at all. You look around for the closest patron, even if that means your day job. “Follow your curiosities and get a paycheck,” Kabir told me. “Don’t focus so much on the
... See moreJeff Goins • Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age
No one is thinking about you as much as you're thinking about you, and the same goes for your work. I spend zero time thinking about MY FAVORITE ARTISTS in the world unless something new of theirs comes out. And even then, I'll enjoy the hell out of it and continue on my day's agenda of worrying about shit like my own newsletter.
This is liberating!... See more
This is liberating!... See more