The artist and the monkey.

A factory monkey is excellent at emulating the work of those who came before him. A good monkey does the job with efficiency to the metrics put in place by those above him.

An artist, on the other hand, is someone who dares to rise to the level of his ideas. An artist is the one who came before and whom the monkeys so dearly strive to emulate.

An artist is someone who is willing to explore the unknown to make the impact that could change the very reality.

Work of an artist is effective way beyond the metrics of efficiency.

Work of a factory monkey, however, feels safe. To lay low and execute the instructed. Then leave the scene just to repeat it tomorrow. Until it’s over and the illusion of safety is shattered.

Would a factory monkey leave, he’d be replaced.

Work of an artist feels terrifying. It means taking the social risk for a mere chance to make an impact. To be seen. To be judged. And to even be rejected.

But at the same time, it is a work of an inspired pathfinder. Someone who lights the way for everyone else to follow.

Would an artist leave, he would be missed.

Now what is left for you to do is simple. Choose.