Holly B.F. Warren Atelierista Artist Mind Wanderer Writer Optimist

The Irony of Achievement:
Flawless artistic results in paper sculpture, a true testament to hard work and commitment (Skill).
The Masterpieces Skipped (Omissions):
While obsessing over microscopic creases and surgical cuts, I completely overlooked and failed to acquire critical skills, including:

Effective Digital Marketing.
Writing (articulating pedagogy for funding, convincing a publisher).
Holistic vision(Who is my audience,  how can I reeach them).
Skill vs. Talent:
Art mastery is presented as dedication (Skill) hundreds of failed folds and countless paper cuts not inherent natural ability (Talent). The irony is that the same dedication applied to a practical skill could have saved time.
Conclusion:
The most profound lesson learned is the ironic recognition of the vast, embarrassing museum of essential logistical and administrative skills that remain completely unacquired. The author resolves to put down the X-Acto knife to finally tackle these necessary, yet boring, practical skills.