You’re conflating the wrong things again, if you’re worried about what others value then yes you need to make a name for yourself. But if all you want is happiness, other people’s judgment isn’t necessary
I never disagreed with the happiness part, as a matter of fact it is what I do. But I don't consider myself as a successful artist neither do I care to, just doing my thing and getting what I need to get from it. That is not considered success, especially when the world has no idea about one's happiness doing their own thing. And by the way, you saying that I am "conflating the wrong things again" is patronizing and very assuming.