We all began our decision with indecisiveness. What to do to define oneself amidst the absurdities of every day life. All of these questions, one can go mad if one contemplates on any of them. When one finally achieves madness, he begins his ascension into the art level of human discipline and intellect. Art, in and of itself, is a discipline of mind and body.
Inspiration means nothing to the practical man.
Competitive forces at work driving the practical man. The competition for the almighty dollar. Maybe we are just different types of artists. Art is always a continuing means to an end. He can always create more.