I do agree that it's going to be different to really define any certain way. Different situations can make for a wide variety of choices.
I'm hoping that the ways that each individual was able to do it would help to encourage me and others in a similar situation.
One of the hardest parts about any transition in art is having confidence in your abilities and also in your work. Being critical of older work can work for growth but as far as confidence goes, that can be tough.
If only I didn't have to sleep, it would be much easier to get things done.