#42 You're Not Behind

Feeling like you should be further ahead in your career? You’re not alone—and you’re not behind. In this episode, I’m breaking down why that pressure to “be further along” is normal but often based on comparison, misinformation, or unrealistic timelines. If you’ve ever thought “Why am I not booking more?”, “Why don’t I feel as confident as other artists?”, or “Why isn’t my kit or my career where I thought it would be?” this episode is for you. What we cover: the truth about comparison and how it messes with your head, how social media distorts what real progress actually looks like, why you should reframe imposter syndrome and stop waiting for validation, what being “behind” actually isn’t (like still assisting or not having luxury products), and why slow growth is normal—and necessary. Mindset Minute: You’re not behind. You’re just early. You’re doing the work, gaining experience, and building something sustainable. Your job right now is to keep showing up, even when it’s slow or uncomfortable. Action steps: • Audit your social feed, mute or unfollow anything that makes you feel “less than.” • Use Pinterest instead of Instagram to build inspiration without comparison. Remind yourself that skill takes time—you can’t rush experience. This episode is for any artist who’s feeling discouraged, impatient, or like they’ve missed their window. You haven’t. You’re just getting started—and that’s exactly where you’re supposed to be. Want more grounded education, tutorials, and support? Join the Artist to Artist Membership (https://www.artist2artist.co/offers/Cji3RZiC/checkout) for real-world guidance made for new artists.