1 Do you draw even when you don't feel like it? It's an essential skill to being a successful artist.

2 Do you know what motivates you? The more you know about what makes you tick, the more productive you can become.

3 Do you constantly fight past your comfort zone? It's the best way to evolve quickly.

4 Do you set aside some time at least once a week to work on your own stuff? Keep those creative juices flowing!

5 Are you passionate about the work that you do? Keeping the passion burning will lead you to bigger and better jobs. Everyone wants to work with passionate people.

6 Are you prepared for the opportunities you're waiting for? Prepare for the opportunity now and they will come sooner than you think.

7 Are you nice to others? The most important ingredient to becoming a successful artist is knowing how to get along with others. Be extra kind today


*Taken from Salvador Ramirez's journal. [link]