Every day, people set their dreams aside in pursuit of "security." A steady job. A reliable paycheck. The comfort of knowing what tomorrow holds. But if you’ve been paying attention over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed something: even the most stable jobs aren't as secure as we think.
How many highly educated, well-paid people do you know who’ve been laid off unexpectedly? I know quite a few.
Let’s be clear—I’m not telling you to quit your job without a plan. But if the reason you haven’t made a plan to build a creative life as a musician or artist is because you’re clinging to job security, it’s time to rethink what security really means.
Because job security? It's an illusion.
What if you created a plan to treat your art like a business? What if you showed up for it daily, the same way you show up for your job? No, it won’t be easy. No, it won’t be fast. But if you work your day job and work your dream job after hours, you can build something real.
Over time, that creative pursuit can become your actual job. And don’t let anyone tell you it’s any less secure than a traditional career path. Because the truth is, there’s no such thing as true security—only the security you build for yourself.
So, take the risk. Make the plan. Bet on your art.