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# “I Hate Successful Artists”
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/while-some-struggling-independent-artists-may-be-envious-of-those-stars-who-see-massivesuccess-with-what-may-seem-like-littl/
- Published: 2016-01-25T09:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-25T09:30:00.000Z
- Description: While some struggling independent artists may be envious of those stars who see massive success with what may seem like little effort, such anger and envy may be misplaced.
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Think Tank, music, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7a563b9970b-50wi](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c80c31b5970b-150wi "6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7a563b9970b-50wi")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c80c31b5970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)While some **struggling independent artists** may be **envious** of those **stars** who see **massive success** with what may seem like little effort, such **anger and envy** may be **misplaced**. 

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In sharing his recent reflections on [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Jon Hockley** looks at how much of the contempt which lesser known artists may unload on their more well known compatriots within the industry may be less than deserved.*"It’s nice to be acknowledged for your craft and hardwork but should it matter how much attention you or them are receiving? Only if you are interested in raising your social status. But then, an increase in social status is linked with worse relationships and anxiety. So should we really be that envious?"*[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/i-hate-successful-artists.html?SSScrollPosition=300&ref=hypebot.com)

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