What mindset should I have about running my art business?

Approach your art business with a balanced mindset: pray or hope like it’s all up to forces beyond your control, but work like it’s all up to you. Take full responsibility for the effort and execution while staying humble about outcomes. Listen to proven guidance and frameworks from those who have succeeded rather than reinventing everything yourself. Combine spiritual faith or positive thinking with relentless personal effort. Don’t wait for perfect conditions or for someone to come save you - no one’s coming to rescue your art career. You must put in the work, take the risks, and make it happen yourself while staying open to guidance from experienced mentors and proven systems.

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Asked by an artist building their business · Answered by Bob Gherardi and Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-11-14