Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics Discussion

In Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud uses the comic book form to explain how comics themselves work. He includes the philosophical aspects, and uses real life examples and comparisons. One topic he spent a bit of time on was those who wish to become Comic artists in the future. He starts with someone at a young age who wants to do what he loves, making comics, but they never seem to be successful. He creates the similar circumstance for a character that only makes it up to assistant level. He gradually provides scenarios for comic book creators and what it takes to reach that point. He even acknowledges that some people become content with their positions in the ladder. But he continues to branch off and fully explain what people wanting to reach the top experience and overcome. As a visual artist it is always an engaging and reflective experience to receive this perspective of positions and wonder myself, "how far will, or can I go"?