You Have to Believe in Your Own Genius.

You have to believe in your own genius. You have to believe that given the time and focus on your own path, you will find it. This means you must be you to the fullest extent. Which is an exhausting place to go to, because it must be unearthed. There is so much sitting on top of it. So many rules, preconcieved notions, baggage and perhaps fears, lying in large boulder, mounds of earth. Ugh. this metaphor.

So, yes, you must study the other geniuses, but don’t try to be them. You can’t. You won’t. And, they didn’t get their by trying to be someone else. They can point the way, they can help you level up faster than you would otherwise. Admire, respect, but do not worship them.

Back to belief. You have to have it, or the door doesn’t open. I’m not sure why, but it is an essential key. You don’t have to be arrogant and think you are a genius and better than everyone. But, perhaps, there is a genius in us if we do the work. A lot of work. Built acquiring knowledge from others and finding our own path.

It is not a competition, even if in the marketplace it can be. But, you must forget that when you go about digging and building. You don’t have to be better, you have to be you. Forget better. Let others decide. What does it even mean? Not in art. It’s not a footrace. Unless you questioning who is fastest. Then, there will be a winner. But, do we care? not for long. It is art.

Extensive self study is required. Admit your weaknesses. You will be surprised how many remain. Don’t chastise yourself, just aim to fix them. Knowing that there will always be gaps, but genius can show through, even with gaps. Perfection will not be attained, so don’t worry.

Believe.

It is in you. Do the work.