This guy is talking about trying to find traditional jobs, but what he says applies to every creative pro as well. You will get work when you get out there and meet people who share your passions–even if that is surfing or cooking or racing cars.
There are a billion ways to connect with people today, but the best ways are still the ones that put you in the same physical space as people who share your interests. It doesn’t always have to be about the work–a lot of the time it’s about who your are and your innate passion.
Get out there and meet people–all sorts of people.