The magic key to working smarter is planning, especially when it comes to reaching the goal. You need to plan the work and then work the plan. The first hour of your week is the time to zoom up, see the big picture and create the plan to achieve it.
There are 4 things that business entrepreneurs can teach artist entrepreneurs.
Every artist IN business needs to take some time to work ON the business. You need to book time to step out and reflect on the big picture.
Having lots of creative ideas is the gift and the burden of being an independent artist. In order to help you sort out the ideas whirling in your mind try this matrix of questions to get outside of your head and look at the options with a new perspective.
When you have a goal, something you really want, you have to commit. Commitment sets the unconscious mind to find and gather all the resources you will need to achieve it. Once you commit to a goal you become the person who can achieve it. Commitment is the greatest act of power.