Pain 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.

Whining isn't a scalable solution.

Persistence isn't using the same tactics over and over. Persistence is having the same goal over and over.

I think "creativity" is better described as failing repeatedly until you get something right.

No one can force you to stand up, speak up and make a difference. But if you back off and play along, please understand that whatever happens happened, at least in part, because you acquiesced.

The application process changes the list of who applies. Your applicants reflect your methods.

What people want is the extra, the emotional bonus they get when they buy something they love.