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No Motivation
Some Jobs Are Just Like That
What happens when you have no motivation to do the art job on your table? It’s a common problem. It really happens to the best of us. And yes, it totally sucks when it happens. But, some jobs are just like that. You’ll have the ones that you can’t wait to sink your teeth into and then you’ll have the ones that make you think a trip to the dentist is more fun. It happens.
So what happens when you have no motivation for a job? If you’re creating art for a living and you’ve already accepted the job…your best bet is to pull up your big boy/girl undies and get it done. Just attack it. It’s a job that you’ve accepted for money or some sort of compensation. Get it done.
Your reputation is on the line.
If however, it’s a job that you are being offered but haven’t accepted yet…think carefully about it. Yes, I understand that there’s money involved. But if you’re going to hate doing it, then is it worth it? We are artists for a living because it’s something we’re passionate about. Would it not be defeating the purpose if we continue to accept jobs we hate doing? If you can push through and get it done, then fine, go ahead and accept it. More power to you! If you’re like me, and you know doing the job will be like pulling out your own teeth, then you better consider it carefully.
