You may have heard it said that it’s all about passion. Truth is, the aspect of passion may seem overrated but if you’re not passionate about something then it’s easy to give up when inspiration fades, challenges confront you or setbacks seem unavoidable. So how then can we channel this passion into our different forms of art and achieve excellence?

Well, make it a point, to always do whatever you do as if your life depends on it, because (actually) it does and while you’re at it, make sure to enjoy yourself.

When you practice, don’t start until you’re determined to put your best foot forward (artistically speaking) and don’t stop until you’re sure you’ve given it your very best today than you did yesterday. Practice as if you have already made it, as if you’re at the concert of your dreams, in front of the world’s best artists showcasing your legendary artwork in your new top-notch gallery, or with the world’s best poets reciting from your latest published world best-selling anthology.