Society expects you to always bring something new into the world, something which never existed before, but originality is only there as a result of mutation.
And the point is that mutation is only there when it’s meant to be there.
That's why the key to creativity lies in being committed to the process you get involved with, while letting go of any expectations on the final outcome.
Beyond that, success with delivering what you came up with is only there when timing is correct.
So, the journey for you matters more than the destination. I mean, you have to keep on working at what you have, in terms of skills, resources, experiences, till the moment comes for people to be interested in what you can deliver to them.
That’s what is asked from you for the rest of your life. I mean, you’re not allowed to rest on your laurels. If you do, what awaits you is decadence.