Yep, I get it, Sean. Articles about helping others to help yourself don’t always resonate when you’ve been helping others and nothing seems to change in your life. All of our circumstances vary.
I think we have to create work for ourselves first, because if we don’t like it, chances are others may not. But, I’m also a believer in experimentation. When something I’ve created just isn’t resonating with others, I try new things. Varied styles. New approaches. Sometimes even entirely new work.
Nothing is wasted. Our earlier work adds to our growth. The hard part is summoning the courage to change our work and try new things. Sometimes the breakthrough we’ve been hungering for is just around the corner- but some folks quit before they get there.
Hang in there, experiment, share work on new platforms and different places. You never know what might take off!
Thanks for reading, and wishing you success with your work!