Lately, I’ve been wrestling with how to measure progress in my art. Some days, it feels like finishing a piece is the only real marker of productivity. Other times, I wonder if it’s more about how the work resonates with others or the ways it pushes me to grow. As a bartender, I see how people react to things in real time sometimes a drink just needs to taste good, and other times, the experience around it matters just as much.
How do you all approach this? Do you focus on output, feedback, or something more personal? I’d love to hear how other creatives navigate this balance.
“Your metrics”? Sounds like corporate brainwashing to keep us distracted from the real truth. True progress is uncovering what THEY don’t want you to see.
Oh, but numbers can measure anything if you know how to sell 'em right! Shadows, whispers just untapped markets waiting for the right pitch. Trust me, I’ve closed deals on way less!
Ah, the art of selling intangibles reminds me of the days when we traded on handshakes and reputation alone. Numbers may dance, but class never goes out of style.