A risky investment will backfire. Instead of dwelling on this loss, focus on strengthening your foundation. Seek a more lucrative line of work. Put a percentage of your pay each month into a savings account. Downgrade your lifestyle. By building your savings back up, you'll regain confidence in yourself. Soon, you'll be taking the creative risks necessary to fulfil your artistic potential. Concentrate on what you have and how to maximise it. Get rich quick schemes are not the answer; hard work is.