As a person who has a passion for art but perhaps an even larger passion for teaching, most of the first chapter of How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist was an interesting read. I find it is extremely important though. I find myself wondering if I could do it. I wonder if I could support myself and my family as an artist. And to be quite honest, I have my doubts. I love painting and creating and I love that whole experience, but if I had to do that in order to survive I would be afraid my passion for it would fade as the struggles became more and more daunting. I dont think I could support myself and my family doing something that was so unstable. This book is supposed to show you how to make it more stable but im not sure I am built for that. And maybe that is the wrong thing to say, because here I am in the forth year at an Art School, about to graduate with my BFA, and im having doubts that this is something I could do, but in all reality I have never dreamed of being a "professional artist". I have dreamed of teaching. But I also know that I change my mind more than I change my underwear and so who knows what my dreams are going to be in the future. So I am taking this information in and keeping it in mind for the future, and applying what I can to my dream and passion for teaching.