Delusion: convince yourself

As the artist embarks on their journey, they are met with a host of obstacles and challenges that can break even the most hardened of spirits. But what sets the truly exceptional artists apart from the rest is a certain degree of delusion - a conviction in their own vision and abilities that borders on the insane.

For some, this delusion manifests as an unshakeable confidence that propels them forward, despite the naysayers and doubters who would seek to hold them back. Others hold tightly to their creative vision, even when it is misunderstood or ridiculed by the masses. And then there are those who simply refuse to give up, no matter how many times they are knocked down.

But make no mistake - delusion is a double-edged sword. It can be a powerful ally in the pursuit of artistic greatness, but it can also lead to arrogance, stubbornness, and a refusal to learn from one's mistakes. The artist who is truly successful is one who knows when to lean into their delusions and when to let them go.

In the end, the artist's career is a wild ride, filled with highs and lows, triumphs and setbacks. But for those who can harness the power of their delusions without being consumed by them, the rewards are immeasurable. As Hunter S. Thompson himself once said, "The edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."

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(Written in the style of Hunter S. Thompson)

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"In art, there is truth, but only insofar as there is delusion."
-Georges Braque