I agree with you. You know, I have a corny model that refers to my teenage years, but nevermind I try to keep it in mind whenever I feel discouraged : you know the famous multi-million albums selling band No Doubt (I listened to them a lot 12 years ago
)? Well, they stayed together and kept playing music with no discouragement, even auto producing one of their albums because no record company would care listening to them, during 10 years before finally releasing a successful single. Are there many teenage garage bands that can keep focusing for so long?
Anyway, do what you love, believe in what you do, and be surrounded by people who believe in your success. Sooner or later, it's going to pay back.
There's no point having something you don't truly love as your main activity.
Good luck with your music
