1/ there is this sense when you are young that your accomplishments need to be a list of things that seem impressive to others. A list of several items you did.
This isn't actually right, so here is another suggestion.
Of course you can find this out too late if you are chasing the dragon of Ted talks etc
Like ha ha, but he's right.
In case you're wondering, for me, that's a-product and b-getting people to believe in me + my thing.
Example - My gf is one year into her ceramic sculpting and she just did her first show. People like what she does but she wants it to go faster.
But year 2 is easier. Your network is wider. More people see your thing and recognize it. Your second set of pieces get seen enough to develop your reputation. Etc.
PS this is her thing in case you're wondering.
https://t.co/9s2NagzZk6