(or, what not to do, underline any currently 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 social pressures.
8. only do work that your family would love.
9. do what ever the client/custome/gallery/owner/patron/investor asks.
10 set unachievable/overwhelming goals. to be accomplished by tomorrow.

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