Apply for everything

Instead of not trying anything, apply for everything. You have to enter to be considered so apply for anything you want- jobs, competitions etc. If you are an artist, chose to spend time Sending Your Work Out.

You might be Getting Rejections but it may turn out positive.

Turn applying for big dreams into your hobby. Like, your actual hobby, because once you get over the Fear of Failure, the dreaming part is fun. Spend a few hours a week looking for opportunities that would literally change your life: Jobs around the world. Massive fellowships—and small ones, too. Piss-your-pants opportunities. Make yourself available. Apply for things on a whim. Forget about them. Maybe you’ll hear back; maybe you won’t. — On Getting Rejected a Lot (and Liking It)