A few years ago, I was convinced the next thing would be it.
The right song. The right connection. The right moment.
I imagined someone hearing my demo and going, “Where have you been hiding?” As if I was just one share, one A&R, one cosmic domino away from a career.
So I waited.
I perfected. Polished. Hesitated.
And nothing happened.
The Dream That Stalled My Progress
I was chasing what every artist is quietly conditioned to believe in:
“The Big Break.” That once-in-a-lifetime moment where your talent is finally seen, heard, validated — and catapults you into the life you dream about.
It’s romantic. It’s addictive. And it’s dangerous.
Because while I was waiting to be discovered, I wasn’t discovering myself.
What I Started to Notice
I looked around at the artists I respected — the ones actually moving:
- They didn’t wait. They released constantly.
- They weren’t polished. They were consistent.
- They didn’t chase validation. They built ecosystems.
None of them had a “big break.”
They had a hundred small bets. Fifty mid-tier releases. Years of invisibility turned into relevance through momentum.
That’s when I realized:
The myth of the big break is a trap. The artists who make it happen... make it happen.
What Actually Works (Hard Truths)
Here’s what’s been true in my experience — and for most artists I’ve met on the same path:
1. Release before you’re ready
You won’t know what works until you put it in the world. Feedback is faster than perfection.
2. Let your catalog tell the story
People fall in love with the body of work — not just one viral song. Think long arc, not short spike.
3. Play long games, publicly
Every release, post, live session, or behind-the-scenes video adds weight. You’re building surface area.
4. Make your art easy to find, not just good
The world doesn’t reward hidden brilliance. It rewards repeatable signal. Presence > perfection.
But What About Luck?
Sure — luck plays a role.
Right person hears the right thing at the right time.
But that moment isn’t a break — it’s a reward for showing up. For iterating in public. For refusing to disappear.
Luck finds people who keep publishing.
Luck favors momentum, not potential.
Final Note
If you’re waiting for your big break — I get it. I’ve been there.
But here’s what I’ve learned:
No one’s coming to save you. But no one’s stopping you either.
You already have everything you need to build. To release. To evolve in public.
You don’t need a gatekeeper.
You need motion. You need iteration. You need evidence that you’re serious — not just about the music, but about showing up for it again and again.
So stop waiting to be chosen.
Choose yourself. And let the world catch up.