As a kid, did you wish you were like Cinderella and had a fairy godmother who could just wave her magic wand and president you with whatever you wished? Unfortunately, this idea of a fairy tale character coming to save the day is every bit as fantastical as the art police scenario talked about last week. Just as no one is coming to arrest you, no one is coming to save you, either.

In this episode of The Savvy Painter podcast, you’ll learn how to be the hero of your own story instead and give yourself the best odds to succeed as an artist. I’ll share the scope of the responsibility you need to take on, provide insights and suggestions to help you get clear on and envision what you want inside and outside the studio, discuss the importance of focusing on what you can control instead of what you can’t (like social media algorithms), and more.

3:55 - How to stack the odds in your favor and give yourself the chance to create the practice you want

6:39 - How to envision your perfect day and the results you want to get in your art practice

11:28 - Better questions to ask yourself about what you want so you can create a fulfilling practice

13:50 - Why you often feel helpless as an artist and what happens when you don’t know what you want

16:06 - What you need to know about social media and the importance of focusing on what you can control

21:37 - Why you don’t need to know all the answers to start (but what is required of you right now)

26:21 - One final suggestion that can keep you moving forward 

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