For Artists Feeling Behind In Life (3 Key Truths)

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• MI

  @MinkoFullStop · 2 years ago (edited) · pinned

  Thank you for including my songs &quot;Debriefing&quot; &amp; &quot;Gavroche&quot; in this video! I&apos;ve loved &amp; learned from all your videos so far, so I&apos;m honored.<br><br>To whoever is reading this - wherever you are in life - as long as you&apos;re here there&apos;s time. Though this world will often disappoint us in as a many ways as it can with it&apos;s arbitrary distribution of both good fortune and horror, it can also be a canvas for the most amazing possibilities. Until you draw your last breath, do not give up on yourself. Trust your process. Trust your vision.<br><br>Great video, again. Much needed advice as I&apos;m balancing the acceptance of these truths, and a hastier subconscious version of me trying to deny them.

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• JA

  @jacksp8de · 2 years ago

  Man I’m 42, I quit music at 27 and thought I was too old then 😂 so young and dumb. I’ll never quit music now. Having the time of my life.

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• FR

  @FromTheHipp · 2 years ago (edited)

  thats the importance about creation. &nbsp;some A&amp;R that has never created a day in his life is going to be the one that tells you to stop at 35? &nbsp;but God gave you the gift and the means to express it, so you do it. &nbsp; You dont tell a painter to stop painting at 75. &nbsp;You dont tell an actor to stop acting at 60. &nbsp;You dont tell a pianist to stop playing at 30. &nbsp;a novelist to stop writing at 50... &nbsp;so its miserably misguided to tell an artist, whether you sing or rap(which i now just call vocalists) to stop creating art. &nbsp;if you put the time into your project and it sounds incredible, the world will recognize it and appreciate it.

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• BR

  @breighann · 2 years ago

  As someone who is 34 turning 35 this year, I spent years go into circles about my writing and comedy. I spent years listening to family and friends about “ getting a real job” and “ art doesn’t pay the bills” only to eventually tuning that noise out. <br><br>I want to share a perspective with artists who may in the comments older. Although you are pursuing art at an age that’s not “ celebrated “ look at it as how much incredible experience you’ve gained. So many people wish they have life experiences to create from. I thank God I didn’t pursue standup at a young age bc I wouldn’t have shit to talk about. Now in my mid 30s, I have endless material to write jokes. <br><br>You have time and you’re not too old to do anything.

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• MA

  @mattymcfabb · 2 years ago

  I didn’t write an original song into I was 30 years old. Now I’m playing in a band, composing for film and making my own music on the side. I’m 33 and still rising!

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• PA

  @pastense · 2 years ago

  Just hitting my 40s still feeling like a 20yr old, I realize the meaning of “it’s never too late”. &nbsp;Especially as a creative, your age DOES NOT translate your creativity. Even in this day in age, if you feel you’re “too old” for certain things, you gotta think that you’re already several steps ahead of your younger counterparts. If you’ve done your homework, then you need to take advantage of that. But with age aside, success in life involves seeing things that others haven’t seen yet.

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• IZ

  @izzydawiz7486 · 2 years ago

  I am a &nbsp;53 y/o painter drawer sculptor. I can asure you that it would been simply impossible, to create the work i am now creating any sooner. Especially without the &nbsp;past 28 years of searching, reading , researching, getting to understand my subject matter and maturing. Some art can only come to fruition after a long journey.

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• BK

  @BKLYN_TZU · 2 years ago

  Honestly I have never seen a generation so obsessed with age like this generation it&apos;s weird &nbsp;failing to understand some artists back in the day didn&apos;t hit their creative highs until they got older being young is that your your young your still learning &nbsp;&amp; trying to figure yourself out so the music reflects that but when you have Life experience because of age an Artists has plenty to sing or rap about

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• OF

  @officialWWM · 2 years ago (edited)

  I’m 58 now. I’m almost finished my second album. My first one was crap. I’m proud of this one. I doubt anyone will listen to it and that does make me wonder why I bother but creators must create…<br>I’m also a huge Miley Cyris fan!

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• PS

  @psiris92 · 2 years ago

  Artistry is not a phase it&apos;s a lifestyle. To infinity and beyond

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• IA

  @IanGodchild · 2 years ago

  Man, I can&apos;t believe how many of us are in our forties are getting back on the music. &nbsp;Good luck and stay blessed

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• DW

  @dwightdeon2421 · 2 years ago

  45 yrs old and back in the game after a 12 yr hiatus from doing original music, and i&apos;m working on the best album i&apos;ve ever written, all because of the accumulated experiences and maturity. I needed to hear this reassurance.

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