Set limits to the time you grind so you don't become a useless tool.

Don't let your original desire be corrupted by everyone else's shitty take

God help us all as I try and stumble my way through an answer. 

Your voice is at the center of the spiral. That is what every decisions should stem from when making a record. A good record is just a vantage point from which to connect with the artist's voice.

If you're a musician and artist, it's not too late. If you're trying out for the next Disney show, yeah it might be too late.

NOT OUTER SPACE FOOLZ!

Failing right is an exercise in self awareness.

If you see your fans as numbers or your progress as numbers and yourself as a number then you insult your fans minimize your craft and dehumanize yourself and your numbers will go down. How's that?