I found this list through StumbleUpon: [link]
and I thought it held a world of wisdom. For those of you wary/ too lazy to click further links, it says:

How to Feel Miserable as an Artist
(or, what not to do, underline any that currently apply)
1. Constantly compare yourself to other artists
2. Talk to your family about what you do and expect them to cheer you on
3. Base the entire success of your career on one project
4. Stick with what you know
5. Undervalue your expertise
6. Let money dictate what you do
7. Bow to social pressures
8. Only do work that your family would love
9. Do whatever the client/customer/patron/investor asks
10. Set unachievable/overwhelming goals to be accomplished by tomorrow

Learn from it! I could even stand to pick up a few tips. Thanks (and credit) goes to whoever created this list.