Your life as an independent artist/entrepreneur is truly about self-motivation, self-discipline and self-reliance. Problem is, you are the worst person to consult when you’re deep inside the belly of the beast being devoured by doubt and consumed with confusion.
Important because some are guided by their own self-righteousness and insist they can handle it themselves. However, pros are aware of their limitations and smart enough to know when to reach out to a trusted, like-minded advisor to help them avoid occupational roadblocks, take advantage of spontaneous opportunities and sort their way through perplexing problems.