When you want to become an artist, plenty of people will say that you can’t. How do they help you become successful? Because they tell you why you fail.
The perfect example is this talk, “Why you will fail to have a great career”.
Just reading the title, doesn’t this feel like a very negative video? When I watch it, I feel energized and motivated.
Say what?
It took a switch in mindset – from feeling afraid to feeling inspired.
When people tell you to give up…
“There’s no future in art.”
“You’re not good enough.”
“You should get a real job.”
Just ask why. I don’t even argue with anyone. I ask why, listen to them with a bit of nodding and then go away or change the subject.
“Why?”
Often you’ll find that they don’t have a reason for saying so, they’re just being negative! But when they do give you a good reason for failure, you will also know what you need to become successful.
What reasons for failure does the video give you? Lack of passion. Not aiming high. Making excuses.
If you turn those around, you have the tools for success: work with passion, aim high and go for it!
“I had a dream once, kid. But… but then you were born.” – Larry Smith
– Iris