Newsletter #166

🔊 Progressive Overload

"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you"

— Fred DeVito

There will be moments in your journey where it feels like everything is happening at once—too many responsibilities, too many decisions, and not enough time. It’s easy to interpret that pressure as a sign that something is wrong or that the world is pushing back against you. In reality, taking on more than you can comfortably handle is often evidence that you’re stepping into a larger version of yourself. Growth rarely arrives neatly packaged or politely scheduled. It shows up as tension, overload, and the demand for better systems, stronger discipline, and clearer priorities. When your plate gets fuller, it usually means your capacity is expanding. The artists who recognize this don’t retreat—they adapt.

Being an artist requires you to operate beyond your comfort zone. You’re not just creating art; you’re managing releases, branding, finances, relationships, and momentum. Feeling stretched doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re learning how to carry weight. Every successful artist has gone through seasons where they were under-resourced but over-committed. Those seasons force you to sharpen your focus, eliminate distractions, and build resilience. The struggle is not a punishment; it’s the training.

Success only comes to artists who are willing to push through the moments that feel unsustainable at first. Many people quit not because they lack talent, but because they misinterpret difficulty as a signal to stop. The truth is that resistance often shows up right before alignment. If you can stay consistent while things feel heavy, you develop the endurance required for long-term success. Music careers aren’t built by those who wait for perfect conditions. They’re built by those who learn how to move forward regardless of the pain. Do not wait; act and recognize the steps in front of you for what they are: a test of how badly you want what you say you want.

— Jeff Diggs, Jr.

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