This is a strange topic - why do artists seek validation. To be honest, I feel like I learned something about myself as I moved through it, and I would encourage you to give it a listen all the way through. Who knows, maybe you might know yourself better by the end as well.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - What is validation?
4:34 - Why do artists seek validation?
5:52 - Perspective on your own pieces is difficult
8:30 - Want to know its worth it
10:05 - Need feedback
11:38 - It feels good
15:30 - What are the benefits of Validation for artists?
17:13 - Confidence
19:08 - Assurance
21:03 - What are some problems with seeking validation?
21:39 - You don’t always get it
26:25 - Vulnerability
27:50 - Managing your need for validation
28:07- Seek the “why”
31:57 - Be careful taking negative “feedback”
33:12 - How to find validation?

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