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Absolutely agree. I love creating. But glad my day job pays the bills. I think that not having to stress on money gives me more freedom to create what I want.

I’ve been going through this exact thing for the past couple years. Thought I needed to start an art based business, which I closed a year later because it took so much of my time, energy, and income to run. The right perspective is worth so much.

Great video. I had all the same feelings and came to similar conclusions. I had been (effectively) unemployed for many months and couldn't settle on a project because I had put too much pressure on myself to choose and complete one that could bring income. Now that I have a day job, it's harder to find any time, but I feel a LOT less pressure from, and generally more interest in, creation/design/art projects.

Great advice! Your perspective can really change how you feel about your situation. I also liked how you mentioned not filling your time with other art endeavors like commissions, for so long I've felt like I had to want to do commissions, because that's what artists on the internet do, but only recently I've realized it's ok that I don't actually enjoy doing them and would prefer to put my energy into my own projects (although the extra freelance income here and there is still helpful)

Just what I needed to hear❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks, Mike😊

Love the gravity falls hat 🌲💙

Another fantastic video. This is basically my plan right now and works great.

Gravity Falls!

Outside the day job, do you have a certain # of hours you set aside for personal projects each day?