2Your Humble Beginnings

Your why, the reason you pursue a creative career, may be very hard to identify. For example, it’s rare for us to admit that one of our career goals is to make money. Often we say that money is an important part of success but we are not following a lucrative career path to match our goals. We choose professions and put our efforts into developing careers where the odds of becoming financially successful are lower than if we pursued other careers. Regardless, we still take these paths, which don’t align with our goals.

It’s important to start thinking about your creative why. The reason you’re starting a business may be emerging and evolving over time. When you realize that your path is not in line with your big picture, ...

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