There is a fundamental difference between thriving and surviving. Surviving means “to continue to live or exist,” while thrive can be defined as “to grow or develop well, to prosper or to flourish.” The difference between these mindsets is relatively straightforward. Surviving is doing what is necessary to live.

A starving artist is an artist who sacrifices material well-being in order to focus on their artwork. They typically live on minimum expenses, either for a lack of business or because all their disposable income goes toward art projects. Related terms include starving actor and starving musician.

Vincent Van Gogh, Matthew Brady and Edgar Allen Poe, all notable art prodigies, have something else in common. Despite being wildly famous today, these artists all died in poverty. These people are all examples of the “starving artist” stereotype.

Perhaps the most common reason why musicians quit is a lack of “success.” The artist hasn’t headlined a festival, gotten streamed millions of times, or become a critical darling. It’s hard to keep going when you pour all your time and energy into music, yet you don’t see the results you want.

We fail to consider what we might gain by quitting. If you think you could gain more by quitting than by continuing, then you might want to quit. On the other hand, if you think you could gain more by continuing, then you might want to keep going.

The pros and cons of being a Creative Soul or apart of the Creative Industry. What are your thoughts?

Are you thriving or are you surviving?

What keeps you in the game or gave you given up?

I believe that many stay in the game because it is in their blood, it’s apart of who they are and how they identify…

I think creatives need to do what makes them feel energized and fulfilled in their creativity.

For many, maybe it’s not about the money, but about being able to continue in the creative industry and to be seen.

I used to feel that there should be continuous growth, to the point of a solid branding, expanding your audience and financially gaining towards living and thriving off your craft.

Now, I believe that people have to do what works for them. As long as they have peace within.

For me…what once brought me passion and joy, no longer exists. So, I still keep myself in the industry, but shifted my direction and interest. Writing blogs works for me. Writing what I know, what I’ve witnessed, what I’ve learned and what others have shared with me.

In my opinion Arts & Entertainment is all about the experience.

So as long as you show passion in what you do, others will feel it too!

LadyFlava of LadyFlavaNews

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