Gatsby died before he ever became one of the world's best selling authors. He knew gatsby was his greatest work, so much that he questioned every single decision about it. If he had just been stubborn enough to keep going, he would have seen incredible success of his work. Tooso: "Everything feels like do or die"
The Minimalists talk about earning a living from creative pursuits with writer Jeff Goins, and they answer the following questions:
Why do even the most talented artists often struggle financially? (02:43)
What is the premise of Jeff’s book? (03:35)
How does stubbornness help artists? (04:31)
How does a hyper focus on details harm artists? (07:43)
What is the importance of patrons for artists? (12:55)
How do artists best actualize their dreams? (24:22)
What is the best use of our creations that no longer hold any meaning for us—save for posterity, recycle, repurpose, trash? (25:30)
How do I best manage my PR on social media so I have adequate time to produce my art? (38:18)
What is the Sunday Symposium? (45:10)
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