We've greatly exaggerated the risk of sinking, without celebrating the value of swimming.
Seth GodinPain s the truth of art. Art is not a hobby or a pastime. It is the result of an internal battle royal, one between the quest for safety and the desire to matter.
Seth GodinWhat people want is the extra, the emotional bonus they get when they buy something they love.
Seth Godin...treasure what it means to do a day's work. It's our one and only chance to do something productive today, and it's certainly not available to someone merely because he is the high bidder. A day's work is your chance to do art, to create a gift, to do something that matters. As your work gets better and your art becomes more important, competition for your gifts will increase and you'll discover that you can be choosier about whom you give them to.
Seth Godin