why I 'quit' my dreams of working in animation

this is a different video today! a couple years ago i decided to quit my life-long dream of working in the animation industry... and it was the best decision i ever made. Dreams are important! They can be a concrete goal to strive upon, full of all your passions and greatest desire. HOWEVER I definitely feel like society does place too much emphasis on the concept of dreams and it can be toxic. This video isn't meant to deter anyone away from trying to work towards their dreams, instead, this is for anyone who feels like they are at a crossroads. That maybe they feel like it's time to stop pursuing that dream, but they don't know how, or feel like they're 'giving up'. I will be talking about the following: 00:00 - Intro 04:01 - Where it Started (Highschool, Art School and my Dream) 13:34 - Applying For Work + Endless Rejections 21:49 - Controlling my Jealousy 27:56 - Are Dreams Toxic? 30:30 - At a Crossroads/Making the Switch 37:28 - Where I'm at Now! 41:02 - What to Do If You're at a Crossroads too! ✸BUY 'THAT'S NOT MY NAME' HERE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678406/thats-not-my-name-by-written-and-illustrated-by-anoosha-syed/ -- 🎨 OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH ○ How I Illustrate My Books - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3w0gLfgP5UUKKQZpatyWXYhohLMa06k ○ Illustration Guides and Advice - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3w0gLfgP5X4HsRn66MZrqtPKO3FgFyW ○ Picture Book Basics - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3w0gLfgP5UoYuy4Nl4pmcBNKUPc8O4o -- 🖥️ LINKS ★ Portfolio, Social Media, and Artist Resources - https://www.anooshasyed.com/links ★ Buy My Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anoosha%20Syed/author/B085HZ41SB --- ✏️ MY GEAR ✷ Tablet - https://amzn.to/48onMOc ✷ Desktop - https://amzn.to/3YBZA7D ✷ Tablet Stand - https://amzn.to/32UjVXB ✷ Lightbox - https://amzn.to/49Xssdn ✷ Scanner - https://amzn.to/49Wq5aL ✷ iPad Matte Screen Protector - https://amzn.to/4hhhF21 ✷ Ergonomic Apple Pencil Grip- https://amzn.to/3i8N3Uj ✷ Vlogging Camera - https://amzn.to/338DN9N ✷ Main Camera - https://amzn.to/34CQ8UM DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! All music is from Epidemic Sound #illustrationsketch