The ONE Thing That Links Every True Artist (Regardless of Success)

True artists don't choose their path - their path chooses them.

This revelation hit me recently during conversations with artists at both ends of the success spectrum.

Some have achieved the kind of financial freedom most only dream of, while others are still waiting for their big break.

But here's what fascinates me - regardless of their bank balance, there's an unmistakable thread that connects them.

These artists share something deeper than their pursuit of success.

They possess an unshakeable identity that transcends their circumstances.

Let me share what I've observed about these dedicated souls:

- They breathe their art like it's oxygen - it's not a choice, it's a necessity

- Their calling isn't just a career path - it's woven into their DNA

- Their craft isn't something they do - it's who they are

- Every business decision flows from their artistic identity

- Content creation isn't a chore - it's an extension of their artistic expression

- Their response to doubt is unwavering: "I am an artist until my last breath"

What strikes me most is their absolute certainty.

When well-meaning friends or family suggest "maybe it's time to try something else," these artists don't even flinch.

Their response is always the same: "This isn't what I do - this is who I am."

This unwavering dedication isn't about stubbornness.

It's about authenticity in its purest form.

They've accepted their calling with every fiber of their being.

And here's the thing - this acceptance, this complete embodiment of their artistic identity, is present whether they're playing to stadium crowds or still grinding in local venues.

It makes me wonder about all the closet artists out there.

Those who feel that pull but resist it.

Those who know, deep down, that they're artists at heart but keep that truth buried under "practical" decisions.

So here's my question for you: How much longer will you resist your calling to be the artist you know you truly are?

-The Baker

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