ity of chasing pop
It can be tempting for creators. It’s tempting to create a pop hit. A song, a book, or meme that becomes a part of popular culture.
It’s possible to even imagine making a living from pop music in our lifetimes.
Pop is a cruel mistress. Because pop means popular, it is by definition rare and unevenly distributed. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to make a hit or how rare it is to win, the vast majority of people who do not win this lottery will fail to reach their goals.
It is also a lotto.
Although it is tempting to think that only passion, talent, and skill are enough to make a living as a pop singer, the math proves otherwise.
Although it is available to everyone, there is no guarantee that you will make a living doing it.
