From Starving To Thriving: The Mindset That Leads To Success

Many singers carry the weight of what’s often called the “starving artist” mindset. It’s that feeling of constantly chasing the next thing — trying to sound better, be better, do more, earn more — while never quite feeling satisfied or “ready.”

But this constant striving can actually hold you back from reaching your full potential as a singer.

True growth doesn’t come from desperation or pressure.

It comes from alignment, self-trust, and integrity.

Let’s break down how to shift from a starving mindset into a thriving one — and why that mental shift can completely transform your singing.

The “Starving Artist” Energy

The starving artist mindset is rooted in lack and fear.

It sounds like:

• “I need to sound perfect.”

• “I have to get this note right or I’m not good enough.”

• “If I don’t make it soon, I’ll never make it.”

When you approach singing from that energy, your body tenses, your breath shortens, and your creativity shrinks. You start overanalyzing instead of feeling, and your voice loses its natural freedom.

This mindset doesn’t just block your emotional connection — it physically blocks your voice.

The “Thriving Artist” Energy

The thriving artist operates from trust and presence.

Instead of trying to control everything, they focus on connection.

Thriving singers:

• Practice because they love learning, not because they have to prove themselves.

• Sing songs that feel aligned with their voice and story.

• Listen to their intuition when something feels off instead of pushing through.

• Value progress over perfection.

When you step into this mindset, your voice naturally becomes more open, consistent, and expressive — because you’re no longer fighting yourself.

Letting Go of Desperation

One of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make as a singer is learning to soften.

You don’t need to push harder, sing louder, or “grind” your way to success. Instead, start asking:

• What does my body need right now?

• What would feel good to sing today?

• How can I approach this song with curiosity instead of pressure?

When you let go of the desperation energy and approach singing from a place of calm focus, your voice finds its natural balance.

Affirmations Don’t Work

Looking in the mirror and telling yourself that you’re beautiful, smart, a great singer, etc might seem like a great idea, but the problem is that it shows that deep down you don’t really believe those things you’re saying… So while it can be helpful, you need to take an extra step to change your life and career - you need to rewire your subconscious and get it on board as well. As long as you’re not aligned with your subconscious, it will get really hard to see the success you want to see in life.

This is exactly what Sarah helps singers and creatives with - getting your subconscious on board with your dreams. To get started and see what Sarah is all about, check out her free Abundant Artist audio tracks here: https://singerspath.mykajabi.com/abundant-artist-audio

Remember, singing is 90% mental and only 10% skill.

When you free your mind, you free your voice.

🎧 Check out the full conversation I had with Sarah here:

Prefer Listening To The Podcast On Your Favorite Platform? Listen Below.