A short YouTube monologue (by Lennon Bone) arguing that success for artists should be defined by joy in the creative process rather than money. The speaker acknowledges financial pressures and endorses using paid work to support oneself while reserving time for creative projects done for joy.
Success as an artist is not defined by money. It's defined by your joy in the process. There's a lot of pressure around. If you're making a lot of money, then you're successful or whatever, right? You get to define what success is. And if you're not focusing on the things that bring you joy, then you're already going to feel unsuccessful. It's totally okay to do things that make you money and have other things that are just for the joy of it. And as a matter of fact, I think it's really important for us as creative people. So get your money however you need it and find time for your creativity always.
