The biggest obstacle to creativity is breaking through the barrier of disbelief.
I can't wait to wake up and try something new. I can't sleep at night because I want to try something new.
Who are you? What is your distinct contribution? That is so valuable whether it gets you anything or not. Trophies? Doesn't matter. If you know you did it, that's what keeps you going, you know? Success is illusive.
The degree to which we connect to a community is in proportion to our individuality.
Don't let anything poison your individuality. Break away & look in, not outward.
It puts a ceiling on your progress. You're blocked by your pride. To get good, you have to throw your board around and fall.