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Pay close attention to that little voice inside your head…Criticism and negativity can become a habitual way of thinking. Make a conscious choice to turn positive thinking into a habit instead. ~Elena Parashko

We build a client base one sale at a time. Remember that each person you sell to is special. If you treat the $20 sale the same as you do the $2,000 sale, then you are on your way to the top. ~Jack White

Many artists make a mistake believing one big break will make their career…Sometimes reaching the top has more to do with you being in the right place at the right time. ~Jack White

Familiarize yourself with a model contract, and talk with other artists who work in the same medium about their consignment contracts. ~Ligaya Figueras

Negotiating is not about defeating the other party. Have clear objectives in mind before you begin discussions. Do not be afraid to ask for more than what you really want, and be willing to give something up. ~Matthew Daub

Sometimes, you just have to demolish what you have and start all over. ~Jack White

[Finding a new city for work] was thrilling, invigorating, exciting and scary, but it made me work harder than I ever had to work before. I was 100 percent committed to surviving, and it made me stronger and harder-working at my craft. ~Fred Calleri

An art career is very much like constructing a building. There are some rules to follow, but for the most part we are each on our own. ~ Jack White

To promote creative tourism in your area: “every outlet where visitors gather — hotel lobbies, restaurants, art galleries, bookstores and museums — could have a ‘Meet Our Artists!’ brochure. ~Eric Maisel

Both artists and society will benefit if millions of travelers every year are helped and encouraged to interact with, learn from and support the creative communities they visit. ~Eric Maisel

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