Are you an Artist, dancer, writer, actor, singer or a creative person? Ever felt that, my dreams aren’t being fulfilled and I am not getting anywhere? Don’t worry! We all are in the same track, boat and what not.

I have been a Performer for the past 5 years. And, I still continue to be so. It’s quite exciting when you realize that you are living your dream. But at the same time, as a performer, I do face a lot of challenges especially in Indian society. Family and relatives have discouraged me to pursue it as a career.  However, if you believe in yourself and go with your gut feeling that you can achieve the impossible. Then, you are on the right track.

I love to sing, act, dance and above all, make people feel happy and good about themselves. If you realize the true potential and purpose in your life as a performer, then, there is no looking back. I won’t say it’s a cake walk. However, there are challenges each artist as to face and I am going to give you suggestions on how to tackle it.

1. Competition

We all live in a world where we have Competition for the silliest things. So, why not for art? However, the ticket is not to be affected by competition and continue pursuing your passion. This is because true passionate creativity shines above all competition.

1. Family and Peer Pressure

Most of parents prefer their children to get safe and financial stable jobs. Well, they don’t want to see their children struggling. Struggle is an artist’s path. Be ready for it. However, the fruits borne from the struggle are wonderful and immensely beautiful.

1. Criticism

I have faced lot of criticism whenever I have gone for auditions. A casting director would say that I am best suited for backstage and another one said that I can make your diction more crisper in 6 months. But, I didn’t give up. Moral – Only take constructive criticism.

1. Odd behavior

People who aren’t into art will see how expressive you are as a person and make wrong judgments and conclusions.  I think you should embrace yourself and be happy with who you are. Hey! That means you aren’t part of the crowd!!

1. Money! Money! Money!

At the end of the day, everyone wants to know if you are able to survive. And, as an artist, it is quite difficult to make Money out of performances in Indian society. My advice would be to have a stable job which provides you financial stability and pursue your passion professionally or if you are able to sustain yourself financially after a Performance. Then, don’t be worried about the money.

1. Depression

I have always faced depression after a performance. This is because I will be clueless on when will I get the next opportunity. It will take time for the next one. Till then, prepare yourself for your next show and do a extraordinary job than your previous performance.

1. Break the rules

You will wonder what is right way to perform this particular art form such as dance, singing or writing. As an artist, you are given all the rights to break the rules of a particular art form. Go crazy and make something new out of it. Think out of the box.

1. Not being part of the crowd

There will be times when you wished you could have eaten at the most expensive restaurant or attended the happening parties. Those times will come your way after you establish yourself as an artist and you would have wished to have some time alone than attend parties.

1. Doubt

Most of amateur artists think a lot about this doubt – Will I be successful as an artist? I would say that you should never doubt your potential. Go out there and have fun. Success will follow you eventually.

1. Comfort zone

There was point of time that I used to perform really safe where I didn’t take the required risks. Well, I became bored after sometime. That’s when I took the risk and made an Alter Ego for a performance. Viola! The alter ego was a hit. Coming out of the comfort zone is very important for an artist.