It's frustration friday and it's time to rant.
Let's talk artists. No, not in the negative. In fact, I actually think artists get too little respect and too much B.S. from people. So, that's the subject.
Artists could use more respect.
Advice
Is Your Life So Divided Up You Can’t Succeed?
I often wonder why very talented and inspired people don't make time to use that talent and inspiration to do more with their lives, make new career inroads, etc. In fandom and in the geekosphere I meet a seemingly endless stream of talented people, brilliant and imaginative, able to change the world.
One thing I came to realize as of late is that a lot of people don't apply themselves because their life is already divvied up into two competing sides with no room in between.
Fandom and Time Management
Anyone who remotely knows me knows that I tend to organized, which is saying that the last Transformers film contains a few explosions. I'm actually pretty proud of my organizational abilities, they've helped me on the job and to keep my own life in order (especially good in these tough economic times). My very job, Project Manager, is based on me being good at planning.
Fandom is a good reason for this. My hobbies are a big part of how I developed these skills.
If you get involved in fannish activities, like any activity, you have to get organized. At worst you need to follow the plans of others – collaborate on the writing, show up for the game, etc. You may even take on larger projects and events, planning cons, writing fanfic epics, etc.
If you have successful fannish activities, you ARE organized.