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How Spider-Man Can Help You Achieve Your Music Goals
I've been reading this phenomenal book called ”Limitless” by Jim Kwik. In the book, Jim tells the story of when he was having dinner with Stan Lee, the editor of Marvel Comics and co-creator of many of the most famous comic book superheroes. Jim asked, “Stan, you've created so many great characters over the years. Who is your favourite?” Stan said, “Iron Man. Who's yours?” Jim answered, “Spider-Man.”
Your Perfectionism Might Be The Biggest Obstacle To Success
A lot of us as musicians, artists, and creatives identify as perfectionists. We wear our perfectionism as a badge of honour because we think it means we're striving to attain excellence, and that excellence will garner us attention, praise, and ultimately, success. But being a perfectionist is not going to guarantee your success. In fact, your perfectionism might be the biggest obstacle to your success.
One Step To Loving Relationships AND Achieving Music Goals
Since yesterday was Valentine's Day, I want to talk about love. I want to tell you about the most important thing you need in order to have loving relationships that work, and how this is also the key to achieving your goals in your music career.
The Most Important Vote Of Your Life
Many of us have been caught up in the US presidential election lately. It's felt like an existential battle between the forces of good and evil. We've also just had state elections where I live. A lot of people have been wondering who they should vote for. There's a vote you can place that has a very direct impact on your success, wealth and prosperity. That's to vote for yourself. Not in the presidential election, but in the election of life.
Your Biggest Obstacle To Achieving Success In Your Music Business
What do you think your biggest obstacle to making a successful living as a musician is? Some of the common reasons I hear are things like: “It's the pandemic. It's the economy. It's the government. It's my job that doesn't pay me enough. It's my boss. It's the music industry. It's Spotify. It's the Facebook algorithm. It's my partner being demanding. It's my family commitments chewing up all my time.”
Where Are You Settling For “Good Enough” In Your Life?
We're often afraid to go for the “great” because we’re reluctant to leave the guaranteed comfort of the “good.” It can be hard to step out into the unknown when what we have is comfortable and familiar, and we’re not guaranteed either of those things in moving forward. Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great, because the good never quite pays off the same way.
Is Your Intuition Keeping You Stuck?
A lot of the time we rely on our intuition. We do what “feels” right and we avoid doing things that don't feel right. We think if it feels right, it must be the right thing to do. But when it comes to achieving our goals, often the reason we get stuck and don't make progress is because we rely on our intuition.
Are You Willing To Do Whatever It Takes?
So… you’ve got a big goal, a lifelong dream. You've got a burning desire to achieve this goal. Nothing would give you greater joy than to make this dream a reality. It's your life's purpose. But are you willing to do whatever it takes to make your dream come true, to achieve this goal? How dedicated and committed are you to getting these results? What are you willing to do to solve your challenges, to overcome your obstacles, to move forward?
Are You Afraid To Put Yourself Or Your Music Out There?
As creatives, many of us struggle with putting our work, our music, our art out into the world. We're paralysed by self-doubt. We don't think it's good enough for people to hear. We're afraid of people reacting negatively and criticising us. We feel like we'd be humiliated if people didn't like it, so we don't even bother to share it. We say that it's not ready yet, and we engage in this perpetual cycle of perfectionism.
Social Media Followers Are Not The Same As Fans
A lot of musicians conflate subscribers and followers with fans. A follower is not necessarily a fan. Don't make the mistake of thinking that all of your social media followers are die-hard fans of your music. Just because someone has liked your Facebook Page doesn't mean they're going to engage with your posts or, even more importantly, buy your music and your merch, come to your gigs, or support your crowdfunding campaigns.
Why Talent Isn't Enough For Indie Music Success
The vast majority of independent musicians seem to think that in order to succeed they just need to be the best musician they can be and hone their craft. The assumption is that if you just make amazing music, the money will automatically take care of itself. This is one of the fundamental myths and mindsets holding independent musicians back from success. It's not the reality of the new music business.