Comments on: Here is how I define success

By: doktor

doktor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:24:12 +0000

sounds like blabla to me.

By: Mark K

Mark K — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:27:09 +0000

What about social responsibility and success? For me, in the end, it’s about if my work or working has not only made me happy, but has also made the world a better place – forget the recognition and money – it is only a means to an end.

By: Janet Hansen

Janet Hansen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:56:46 +0000

The only time you fail is when you quit. Have lived by that motto for years. Also as a creative person working in the music industry…success is not defined by the dollars or recognition you receive. Continuing to strive for what “is” marks success in all creative endeavors.

Janet Hansen
Scout66.com

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:22:50 +0000

@Mark Harmel, In my opinion, there’s a clear difference between validation and recognition. One purpose of art is to convey an idea or interpretation to others through your given medium. I think without recognition from, at least a few others, that hasn’t really been achieved. I see validation as seeking someone’s approval to be recognized as an artist; to be celebrated by a certain, so-called hierarchy.

By: Sam Bech

Sam Bech — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:14:07 +0000

I’m so glad you post these. I follow your blog daily and as a struggling photographer (and aspiring artist, who is considering a second job at the moment to make ends meet), I find many of your blog entries really connect with me. Thanks for all the posts.

By: Mark Harmel

Mark Harmel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:09:39 +0000

If other people don’t want the external validation I’ll gladly take it.

Yes, it’s nobel to be true to your art. And I know many talented people that don’t get the recognition they deserve – as well as many that do succeed based on their showmanship rather than their talent.

There are times to celebrate the work that you’ve done and times to work at putting your art out into the world.

It’s still possible to dream about having it all.

By: Jacques

Jacques — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:58:49 +0000

Happiness is success.

Every other form of measurement is entertaining illusions of grandeur.

By: bobscott

bobscott — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:22:36 +0000

Perfect words from an artist who struggled as kid growing up from a single parent family to following her passion with great integrity. No matter what career you chose you can still kick-ass as long as your passionate about it 100%.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:19:00 +0000

“In other words, I define a successful career as much more than just external validation.”

-Amen.