People get good gigs because they stand up....You don't get picked. Reject the tyranny of picked. Pick yourself.
The habit of doing more than is necessary can only be earned through practice.
The only purpose of starting is to finish
The way to get unstuck is to start down the wrong path, right now.
Do your art. But don't wreck your art if it doesn't lend itself to paying the bills. That would be a tragedy.
If there isn't a good reason, go home. If there is, then do something ... loud, now, and memorable.