Lack of resources (payroll), time and competing priorities are why so many nonprofits haven't done well. It's that simple.

A big part of doing your work is defending your time and your attention so you can do your work.

If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.

The goal is to be on the hook, not to let someone else do the scary parts.

When you set down the path to create art, whatever sort of art it is, understand that the path is neither short not easy. That means you must determine if the route is worth the effort. If it's not, dream bigger.

Sign your work...If you're not proud of it, don't ship it. If you are, sign your work and own the results. We'll know who to thank. If you work for a place where work goes unsigned (internally, in particular) it's worth asking why.

The status quo is persistent and resistant. It exists because everyone wants it to. Everyone believes that what they've got is probably better than the risk and fear that come with change.