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What Is It Like to Be a Starving Artist With a Child and What Advice Does He Have for Others in the Same Shoes

Michael had a close friend who was also an artist that told him to not stop making art because he wouldn't have as much time to create with the arrival of a child. That was scary for Michael. Another friend was neighbors with a successful businessman artist. Upon asking him how he became a successful artist, the businessman said to have kids! It is the ultimate motivation. Keep making art.

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Michael Parenteau. the Pursuit of Happyness ·

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  2. What Did Success Mean in Michael Parenteau's Family?On Geek at Sea, Michael Parenteau says his grandmother's picture of success was practical.
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  4. What Does Parenting vs. Being Parented Look LikeAs a parent, often times we can see why our parents made particular decisions and we relive our childhoods through our children.
  5. When His Daughter Asked to Climb Mount St. Helens for Her 10th Birthday, What Did Michael DoHe didn't want to discourage her and say no.
  6. What Does Michael Parenteau Hope for His DaughterHe hopes that she will have an opportunity or experience similar to his experience during his last few years of high school when he spent 4.5 hours a day in…
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