I think that both of these pieces show a certain wisdom about each artist. The difference between being knowledgable and wise is that wisdom includes experience. It is easy to see that both artists have gone through many experiences, enough to the point where they can see the major points in their careers that got them to where they are.
I really found it interesting how Mike Birbiglia included quitting as one of his 6 tips. Most often any sort of feedback you get from the experts is keep trying and work hard. However I think by including this step, it forces us to be honest with ourselves, and what we hope to accomplish. For example personally for me, it isn't very important for me to show in big galleries or to become a well known artist. So maybe by seeing that I accept that, and put my energy elsewhere. Art for me has always been something centered around other people. So a path in art education seems to fit those passions better than something else would have.
I also liked Ira Glass' idea about our abilities catching up with our taste. I often feel this way when observing teachers or thinking about the type of teacher I want to be. Sometimes I don't exactly know what to do to be that teacher, but thats where practice comes in. We have to keep doing it. Put in the time. Pay the price. It reminds me of the book 10,000 hours by Malcom Gladwell. It's the idea that we need to put 10,000 hours into something before we become an expert.
I am glad you noticed the part about quitting. That 10,000 hours has created some counter claims...maybe 10,000 hours to be an expert, but far fewer hours may be required to become competent or proficient.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you noticed the part about quitting. That 10,000 hours has created some counter claims...maybe 10,000 hours to be an expert, but far fewer hours may be required to become competent or proficient.
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