What Defines an Artist? It's Not Your Setbacks or Failures

An artist is defined not just by their creations, but significantly by their resilience in overcoming challenges and setbacks. Bad stuff is part of the deal in art: promises will be broken, calls won’t be returned, sales will fall through, and failures will occur. However, these experiences are opportunities for growth, learning, and pivoting energy, ultimately becoming part of an artist's success story. As writer Tim Ferriss demonstrated with his book 'The Four Hour Work Week,' initial rejections can lead to remarkable careers. Wear failure like a badge because it proves that you’re in the arena, doing the work. Your intentions and work define you, not external situations. This is who you are.