Publisher's Synopsis
Know someone who would like to be a successful artist?Greater Efficiency helps them get organized, essential for a successful artist. Use it in conjunction with their present approaches.Also in conjunction with strategies in other programs.Success seems mythical, which is why it's like the Holy Grail.The Crusaders of old travelled the world seeking it. For professional artists the Holy Grail is to create more sales and build income. So how will they recognize success?That's for them to decide but they should consider these comments: 'Strong self-discipline and intelligent self-management are in my view the fundamental building blocks for all success.' (p77)There will be disappointments along the way, that's how we learn. Each disappointment is a test of their commitment. They also add to their experience and strength. In the end their commitment is the key to their success. (Don Talbot - Australian swimming coach in "Nothing but the best")If they are to be successful then they need to be well organized!Elite athletes reap rewards by investing in themselves.So should artists.BUT if they put it off it will never happen!But there can be no half measures. If they want to be a successful artist then they must do the job properly. Either do it or forget it!They can gain knowledge.Until they acquire experience acting on that knowledge they won't move on.They will stay at their present state!This is won't happen straight away.It won't even happen at all!Unless they know why they need a professional approach to their career. The way of the leisure artist will not get they there! In a manner not previously possible they can set up their future earnings. It will take time and a little money in the beginning.But if they wait until Christmas, next year, whenever the 'right' time to start is, All that happens is the whole process is delayed. There needs to be much work done.But with little actual expense initially, a start can be made if time is there. They will build, or maybe re-build, the foundations of their artistic journey! Possibly other things might need to be foregone, delayed or accelerated.To facilitate a speedy transition to this new phase of their artistic career.If they want to be a professional artist then painting well is not sufficient.Many artists do that!They also need to be successful as a business.That's quite different!Visualize success. Success is getting to another level.Imagine what that will actually feel like when they experience it. Then they'll be more determined to make it a reality. If they can think it, they can achieve it!Praise people around them. By helping others build their self-confidence, they might in turn boost theirs. Just as importantly they'll appreciate ways confidence can be built.Develop a sense of self-belief. Make decisions based on the belief that they can do what they set out to do. Don't give failure a chance.Become more competent. Set goals to improve their ability, skills and knowledge. Do this regularly and consistently. Even champion sports people practice regularly! Usually this is more than those who are not champions!Believe in themselves. This is the first step on the path to success.So they must at least have done this to some degree. Now build from that beginning and make a series of small additional steps. Reflect back from time to time to appreciate progress that they have made.Grow through experience. They will grow every time they rise to a challenge and learn something. Sometimes this is what not to do, at other times it will be worth repeating.Savor successes. At first they might be small, but that's how everyone starts.Keep track of them for that helps they realize later successes are better
