What do you think?
I think these words are often true. I've met many fantastic artists who just keep trying to improve themselves thinking they have to get better at their craft before they put themselves out there.
And at the same time, there are others who feel happy to show the world their meager work in a very proud fashion!
Here's the irony. Sometimes the less talented get ahead while the more talented stay hidden. Your success has less to do with your talent than it has to do with your confidence.
Chew on this thought a while and see where you fall.
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It's definitely true that artists need confidence in what they are doing in order to be successful. The same is also true for any other profession. In order to be truly successful in a profession, you should have confidence in what you are doing. If you don't have confidence in your current job and you're looking for a new opportunity, I would highly recommend using http://www.granted.com for your job search. It can help you locate a position you would be perfect for and can display your confidence in.
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