7PS: 12 wake-up calls every artist needs to hear ๐Ÿšจ


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I'm an artist.

I'm also know a lot of artists.
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Here are a few things I've learned over 15+ years in the arts world:

Talent isn't enough. Hustle is key.

The starving artist? Thatโ€™s outdated.

Success isn't handed out. You build it.

Your art doesn't need everyone. It just needs the right someone.

So, are you creating opportunities or waiting to be discovered?

Letโ€™s talk about how to take control of your creative career.
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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ These are the 12 wake-up calls every creative person needs to hear.
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-Kabir

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โ€‹Seven Point Sunday - March 30
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๐Ÿ’ผ Portfolio Career

Meet Tom Stourton. Actor, comedian, and writer. Known for his creative versatility in television and film, he has blended humor with storytelling in a way that captivates audiences.
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โšก๏ธ Productivity

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Passive

โ€‹Turo - Rent out your car.

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๐ŸŽต Music

โ€‹Star Time by James Brown. Definitive collection of his greatest hits captures the essence of funk and soul. Essential listening for music lovers. Favorites: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" & "Super Bad."
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๐Ÿ“š Books

โ€‹The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra. Explores the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism, encouraging a deeper understanding of the universe.

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๐Ÿ’ญ AI Prompt

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I asked GPT-4 to draw a picture of what it thinks my life looks like.

The result? See below.
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It got my music production equipment correct, and even remembered my recent writing projects and musical tastes.
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Try it yourself:
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"Based on what you [GPT] know about me, draw me a picture of what you think my current life looks like."
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๐Ÿฅฃ Gravy

โ€‹Art is not a competitionโ€‹
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โ€‹Can solitude be your super power?โ€‹
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