Am I too old? Too young? Too poor? Too fat? Too thin? Do I have the talent to make it? Basically, the question is “Am I enough?”

The answer lies in your choice, in your decision to silence those doubts and move forward announcing to the world, “I AM ENOUGH!” No matter what.

But it’s the wrong question.Instead of asking what you want to do, ask yourself “Who do I want to be?” What do I want to leave behind? How is the world going to be a more beautiful place for me having been here?If you follow these questions with an open heart and open mind, you’ll be led on a remarkable journey.Remember, your job isn’t too find yourself on that journey. Your job is create yourself, one beautiful step at a time.

College Art Students: Answer Your Career & Future Questions

College art students frequently ask questions centered around self-doubt, career viability, and future direction. Common questions include 'Am I enough?' 'Do I have the talent to make it?' and 'What should I do?' These doubts are familiar to many creatives, who often struggle with outmoded expectations and labels. The answer, however, lies in personal choice and the decision to move forward with confidence. Artists also worry about not having everything figured out, but the truth is, real artists never stop learning and following their curiosity. Instead of asking 'What should I do?', a more powerful question is 'Who do I want to be?' and 'How will the world be a more beautiful place for me having been here?' This journey is about creating oneself, one beautiful step at a time. Written by Crista Cloutier, artist mentor + founder of The Working Artist. (learn more about Crista here)