Newsletter #167

🔊 Burnout

"Self-care is your fuel. Whatever the road ahead or the path you’ve taken, self-care is what keeps your motor running and your wheels turning."

— Melissa Steginus

You don't just make music; you’re also managing a budget, planning releases, shooting content, seeking opportunities, styling clothes, and maintaining an image. That constant role-switching can quietly drain your creative spirit if you’re not careful. The industry rarely slows down, so waiting for things to “calm down” is a losing strategy. Strength now means developing the capacity to wear more hats than expected without losing yourself in the process. Burnout isn’t failure—it’s a signal asking for adjustment.

The chaos of this industry is not an exception; it’s the environment. Deadlines overlap, expectations shift, and success often demands more right when you’re already tired. The artists who last aren’t the ones who avoid chaos, but the ones who learn how to move inside it without panicking. When everything feels urgent, discernment becomes your most valuable skill. You don’t need to master every role at once, but you do need the humility to learn and the wisdom to pace yourself. Sustainable artists know when to push and when to preserve.

Setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and recognizing that rest is an integral part of the work, not a reward for completing it. You’re allowed to step back without falling behind and to recalibrate without quitting. The goal isn’t to escape the frenzy of creative entrepreneurship—it’s to build resilience inside it. This industry will always demand more than it gives, but longevity belongs to artists who learn how to give without emptying themselves. Stay disciplined, stay aware, and remember that balance is what keeps your passion alive long enough to matter.

— Jeff Diggs, Jr.

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