Don't undervalue yourself - Climbing the mountain

As artists, we are constantly looking to improve our craft. Thus, the “what the fuck?” moments after listening to what you composed last night is completely normal. This is because you are climbing a mountain and the peak seems so far away. Is that bad though?

Because it’s good to be that focused on getting to where you want to be - to that peak, which will constantly get higher- you need to be able to stop once in a while, sit down, have a little breather and contemplate what you have climbed already. That feeling of accomplishment is important to have. It is a self recognition of your own journey. If you have that feeling of accomplishment- that you have given your very best to reach to where you are- don’t be shy to share that with your friends or even prospective clients (there’s a difference between sharing it and bragging about it).

That is where your current skills are and the only thing that really matters to people who hire you for the first time. Don’t undersell your value by saying something like “well, I’m not really where I want to be on my skills, there are people better than me but I am hoping to get there” (you wouldn’t want to hear that from companies you pay for services). Sure, you can share your goal… but don't under value yourself by focusing on what you haven't climbed.. focused on what you have already climbed. The professionals you might admire have been climbing for a longer time (and still are!!) - That’s why they are so far ahead.

Last but not least, the climb to get to that peak does not only depend on time. It depends how your learn throughout your journey to get there.