How High Will You Fly? 

  

'Art is what it is to be human'

As quoted by one of my favourite business author's, Seth Godin, in his latest book, The Icarus Deception.

We can all make art. Art isn’t just about painting, drawing and sculpting!

The fact that we can all be artists and make art is the core message. In his book Seth encourages you to aim higher, to face your fears, and to forget what society expects you to do! 

  

Set around the story of Icarus who flew too close to the sun, only to then plummet to earth, Seth invites you to stop feeling 'safe' as you fly low, instead 'do art, and fly higher than you've been taught is possible'. Lose the old ways and create innovative, connective new ways.

Discover the 'Connection Economy'

The new way we must make art is 'to connect, to make a difference, to make a ruckus and to make a legacy.' In these rapidly changing times, connection is 'the' key.

Here are Seth's six daily habits (pages 82/83) to inspire you to become a successful artist:

- Sit alone; sit quietly
- Learn something new without any apparent practical benefit
- Ask individuals for bold feedback; ignore what you hear from the crowd
- Spend time encouraging other artists
- Teach, with the intent of making change
- Ship something that you created

My art isn't for everyone.

My key learning point from the book is that my art IS for my 'tribe' or community who value what I do to make a difference to their lives.

Buy or borrow a copy of The Icarus Deception, as it will change your thinking about what art you, as a unique artist, can make.

So, how high will you fly?