I think the next step up in maturity from this is when you realize that what you are is not diminished (or increased) by comparison with others. Ego is on a different continuum than talent.
You may even realize that all along the only reason you wanted to be creative was to get that praise from others, and it isn't something that comes natural to you after all, or something you would want to do if no one would ever look at it.
The good thing is there are probably lots of sides to yourself you've never thought to explore, that someday you'll love. It does no good to have such a narrow focus. If one thing really is your best thing, you'll continue to be compelled by it (and to bring this comment full circle, your interest in whatever this thing is won't be diminished by your interest in other things - in fact it will be strengthened).
But now I'm running off on a tangent. Just some related thoughts.
I hate people without true individuality
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I think the next step up in maturity from this is when you realize that what you are is not diminished (or increased) by comparison with others. Ego is on a different continuum than talent.
You may even realize that all along the only reason you wanted to be creative was to get that praise from others, and it isn't something that comes natural to you after all, or something you would want to do if no one would ever look at it.
The good thing is there are probably lots of sides to yourself you've never thought to explore, that someday you'll love. It does no good to have such a narrow focus. If one thing really is your best thing, you'll continue to be compelled by it (and to bring this comment full circle, your interest in whatever this thing is won't be diminished by your interest in other things - in fact it will be strengthened).
But now I'm running off on a tangent. Just some related thoughts.