We often notice that no matter what we do there will always be people that don't want to see us achieve our goals. There is a saying that people want to see us do well, just not better than them. It's a sad saying but very true. Whether you want to be a photographer, a musician, or actor. People will tell you to chase your dreams and do what you love. Your so-called friends will halfway support you and tell you they believe in you just in case you ever make it big. Most of the time they don't genuinely care about your dream or want to see you succeed. Most people who have made it in multiple industries where it takes fans and other people to build your popularity have moved away from home. Far away from familiar faces, almost like a fresh start.
Moving away and getting a fresh start can be good for anyone who has big dreams. Whether we want to admit it or not, trying to live out your dreams at home is very hard. There are always distractions, whether it is relationships or family. It is hard to be around people who know you and trying to do something that everyone doesn't agree with. When you know in the back of your head that people don't really support what you're doing or believe in it, it is hard to give it your all. From personal experience, I know this for a fact. I used to make music and it was hard to be completely into it when people thought of it as a joke or something that wasn't a real profession. I eventually quit music, sometimes I wish I didn't. I had a lot of people at home taking what I loved to do as a joke or saying I never could. Once I went away to college, I found so many people that wanted to see me do well in music but by that time I had lost my passion.
If you truly love something or doing something, you should never stop no matter what people say or think. The best way to find support is to find a place where no one knows who you are or your background. You will have a fresh start and all people can judge you on is your talent. Whether it is making music, acting, or whatever you want to do. Does not matter, move away from all of the negativity and the people telling you can't and you definitely will with some hard work and dedication.
It is hard to find people that will truly support you no matter where you are or where you go. It is not impossible though. As long as you show people you are serious and keep at it people will take you seriously and you will build a fan base. Building a fanbase in professions that you need fans for can be the hardest part of the job but once you have done it it is very rewarding. Go out there and live your dream, don't give up no matter what anyone says.
