[Career review] “Pursuing fame in art and entertainment” by Robert Wiblin

While there is the potential for huge earnings, advocacy power and direct impact, the odds are stacked against even very talented individuals. A very large number of people attempt to achieve success in the arts for reasons unrelated to its social impact, making it unlikely to be a neglected area. For most people, a career in arts and entertainment is unlikely to be the path with the highest potential to do good, so we suggest you consider your other options first.

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(00:09) Summary

(00:50) Pros

(01:03) Cons

(01:33) Key facts on fit

(01:45) Next steps

(02:15) Not usually recommended

(02:24) Review status

(02:29) What is this career?

(03:26) What are some reasons to pursue this career?

(04:21) What are some downsides of this career?

(07:24) If you really like art what should you do?

(09:21) Learn more

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First published:
July 13th, 2015

Source:
https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/pursuing-fame-in-art-and-entertainment

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