As many seasoned professionals in the freelance fields will attest to, the freelance artist field is one of the most competitive, narrow, and hard-to-break-into fields out there. Because of that, there are plenty of people who will tell you that artists are a dime a dozen and that the odds of a newcomer becoming successful, or even breaking even, are slim to none. If you are truly good at what you do and your clients respect your quality, then do not listen to those who try to put you down. Keep pushing forward and overcome obstacles.

In addition, it is important to be careful with who you share your goals and dreams with. Whoever you reveal trade secrets with can have a big influence on how you move forward with them. If there is someone in your life that you truly feel will be supportive of you, then sharing your plans would likely be beneficial, as they may have helpful tips or strategies for you. They may even have a few resources that can make your journey a little easier and a little shorter. It’s also especially wise to seek out a mentor that can assist you in this way especially if you can find someone from the particular field that you’re looking to be successful in. These people have traversed a path for you and are often aware of shortcuts and easier methods that you might not have discovered quite yet. Seek such people out and ask for their assistance in any way you can.