Newsletter #165
"Be glad for people when they win, because you have no idea what they've been through when they were losing." — Jawo
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"Be glad for people when they win, because you have no idea what they've been through when they were losing."
— Jawo
Learning to be happy for others when they succeed is not optional—it's a survival skill. As artists, comparison is our worst enemy. You may see another artist book the show, land the placement, or go viral, and suddenly, your own progress feels invisible. The progress of others does not affect your own journey. Artists who understand this remain focused, while those who don't burn out.
Everyone is doing everything themselves. Marketing, branding, networking, releasing, performing—there's no one else to blame when things stall. That pressure often turns into entitlement, where artists feel owed recognition simply for trying. But humility is the true advantage. When you can watch another artist succeed and respond with curiosity instead of bitterness, you stay adaptable. Artists who refuse to celebrate others often sabotage their own networks without realizing it. In a world where opportunities move through people, resentment is an expensive habit.
Longevity in this industry is built on character, not popularity. You will need peers before you need fans, and trust before you need attention. Being genuinely happy for other artists keeps your heart light and your relationships intact as the years pass. It reminds you that you're building something real, not racing a timeline that was never yours to begin with.
Our line of work rewards those who can stay grounded while moving slowly and consistently. The artists who last are the ones who never let another artist's success turn them cynical. They're humble, stay open, and stay in the game long enough to win.
— Jeff Diggs, Jr.
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