I think this is more about teaching kids the universality and importance of marketing. If you want to develop a creative skill to the point where strangers will

I think this is more about teaching kids the universality and importance of marketing. If you want to develop a creative skill to the point where strangers will seek out and consume your work (let alone pay for the privilege of doing so) you'll need to work your ass off for years regardless of how well you end up marketing the results.