How to Feel Miserable as an Artist

This is brought to you by a friend of mine named Branden Collins. That is him, no not Russel Simmons, the other guy.

he's an artist, in every sense of the word (doodles, sings, looks at the skies and ponders things). Check him out at

http://www.behance.net/bcolli21

HOW TO FEEL MISERABLE
AS AN ARTIST

(or, what not to do, underline any that apply)

1. CONSTANTLY COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHER ARTISTS.

2. TALK TO YOUR FAMILY ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AND EXPECT THEM TO CHEER YOU ON.

3. BASE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR ENTIRE CAREER ON ONE PROJECT.

4. STICK WITH WHAT YOU KNOW.

5. UNDERVALUE YOUR EXPERTISE.

6. LET MONEY DICTATE WHAT YOU DO.

7. BOW TO SOCIETAL PRESSURES.

8. ONLY DO WORK YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE.

9. DO WHATEVER THE CLIENT/CUSTOMER/GALLERY OWNER/PATRON/INVESTOR ASKS.

10. SET UNACHIEVABLE/OVERWHELMING GOALS. TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TOMORROW.

I think this is great