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1. Fabian talked about his hardships and how he overcame them. I think every artist at some point in their career faces some kind of hardship in their life. It felt refreshing to hear him be honest about how he faced those hardships in his life and how he used the lessons he learned from them to his advantage. I think its especially important for us as artists to hear in times like these where everyone as a whole is facing a similar issue and for us to discuss ways to adapt and overcome those obstacles.
2. Fabian mentioned the importance of patience when it comes to vulnerability. Although some may be willing to share their vulnerability to strangers almost immediately, there are those who may wish not to share them and it is important to respect and understand their decision. I sometimes have trouble with opening up my own vulnerabilities to people whether that be in the form of a discussion or in my own art.
3. Fabian stressed the importance of community and acting as a whole to solve an issue. As I said before, it is especially important to understand the need for this right now. With the major lockdowns, many small businesses and families have begun to suffer due to unemployment, especially the arts industry. It seems like a lot of organizations are focusing on how to solve the immediate issue at hands. For example, some design companies are creating their organization to help people in the arts industry figure out how to earn a living and avoid massive unemployment.