– Reena V Naik
Artists are creative people, who devote their heart and soul to create new things for the world. They help us see the world differently, and make a monotonous world lot more beautiful for us.
Being an ex-corporate and now a Professional Artist , I got to know a lot about these two different worlds. One which is structured and the other is totally unstructured. In an artist’s world, there are no documented processes, no rules, or defined sources of income . There are just a few who make it big and get all the limelight. The others are engrossed in their own art, somehow manage to make the ends meet. They find it difficult to find takers of their art, and live an oblivious life.
So, here are some handy tips for an artist to bring in financial stability in life:
Awareness
Awareness about what’s happening in the world. How people in various art fields are creating success stories. Learn from the experiences of others. Reading books, articles and blogs. Knowing and implementing things which you think would help you in the long run.
Investments
“You should not keep all the eggs in one basket “ – Warren Buffett
This quote is a proven fact that we should invest our hard earned money in different and diverse forms of investments. Set aside funds for investment in Stocks Fixed Deposit, Government schemes, PPF, SIPs, property, Gold, Insurance etc.
Adopt Minimalism
A part of minimalism is saving money . You will find many articles on how to save money. Unlike salaried employees, artists don’t get monthly pay cheques, hence it is essential to regularly save a portion of the income. This should be a part of your lifestyle to be able to save first before spending.
Never buy luxury on a loan
Earn it before you spend it. Anything that you want to buy (may be except some big investments like buying a property), buy it from your savings. Avoid purchasing depreciating assets on a loan .
Positive vibes
This one is my favorite as it’s like a fuel. Practice meditation. Do yoga. Listen to music. Go on drives. Do absolutely anything that has a soothing and calming effect on your soul. Keep your surroundings and your soul happy and always stay positive. For this we should make conscious choices in our life.
This article is written basis my personal experiences and learnings. Give your love if you like my thoughts.
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