1. I only had 3 traditional 3D projects this year. The rest?either social media or AI. The industry shifted and I trying to shift with it. 2. Even at my current skill level, I’ve been passed over 20+ times this month alone, from opportunities that came to me. So if you’re getting rejected, it’s not just you. It happens at every level. 3. I haven’t had my biggest income year. And I’m still figuring out how to feel financially stable even when the money is there. Freelance does something to your nervous system. 4. I get jealous when friends land stable gigs. I feel it, I acknowledge it, and then I use it as fuel. Jealousy is just misplaced motivation. 5. I have career FOMO, and I’m working through it. Not every season is your most inspired one. Sometimes you build anyway. #3dart #3d #cinema4d #3dartist #freelancer