How to feel miserable as an artist in ten points:

 

1) Constantly compare yourself to other artists. 

2) Talk to your family about what you do and expect them to cheer you on. 

3) Base the sucess of your entire career on one project 

4) Stick with what you know. 

5) Undervalue your expertise. 

6) Let money dictate what you do. 

7) Bow to societal pressures. 

8) Only do work that your family will love. 

9) Do whatever the client/customer/gallery owner/patron/investor asks. 

10) Set unachievable / overhelming goals to be accomplished by tomorrow.