More people would know Leonardo da Vinci than William Phelps Eno. Both innovators and artists in their own right. Both have contributed towards the betterment of the human condition. Yet one’s contributions are more recognized and appropriately attributed than the other. Most would have never heard of Eno until this post.
Granted that both the actual Mona Lisa and the Stop sign have the ability to stop traffic, you’d never see the Stop sign as the focal piece of an exhibit. A quick search about the price of the original Mona Lisa and you’ll find that it’s actually considered priceless. Compare that to the cost of a Stop sign.
What are you after?
For Da Vinci and Eno, I would argue that both were just simply trying to do their own thing. And yet the response of the world towards both of them and their works would be so different.
The world decides what’s worth its money and attention. You decide what is worth yours. We all create something or try to be someone. Focus on the value you bring. Preoccupation with the valuation of your efforts is a trivial pursuit.
Just do your thing.
John Cruz writes... 