I love this guy:

Wilson Pickett was a master at creating hits. He had an astonishing output — 50 R&B hits. That’s amazing. It’s one way to make a living, one path.

The other path is to be Van Morrison. To blast open rules, not to follow them.

Write what you believe, not what sells.

Seth Godin
“12 proven ways to get your post to the top of digg”
Seth Godin’s Blog