USLM3- The Journey to Success

[Shannon]

When I was in college for photography, one of the things the college did was have us "artists" attend soirees with wealthy locals, so they could get to know us and we could "schmooze them". But I don't speak bullshit-ese and when an apparently wealthy woman asked me why I create, I told her exactly what I just told you. The woman looked horrified and made a quick exit.

Then someone came over and laughed and said, "Well there goes your career as an artist around these parts."

I just laughed. You make something people like enough, they'll buy it without you needing to bullshit them. No matter what you charge for it.

Go create, Mat. It's none of your business what other people think of you. That's their business, and if it's negative, their problem. Indulge yourself in the creation itself. The result cannot be bad if you are creating from a genuine need to create.