I know I've made some similar journals and spoke openly about my discontent with my art, but for some reason this quote stuck with me for quite a bit.
If I could give any advice to younger artists or those struggling to motivate themselves to work, it would be to NOT compare yourself to other artists. There's no point in comparing yourself to a professional, or someone who's been in the game for maybe 5-10 years more than you.
DO NOT. They are not "better" persay, they are simply further along their artist path.
Never say " I wish I could do that", "I'll never be as good as them"
You certainly won't be, if you continue to sit at the firs