Quartet #7: Starting a Movement, the One Trait Every Successful Musician Possesses and More
You didn't hear from me last week because it has been one hell of a stretch but this time in a good way!
Last weekend I got to perform with Jonathan Fishman, the drummer for the band Phish, and it was a dream come true. It left we speechless.
I also got to perform with soprano Denyce Graves which gave me goosebumps.
Then I saw Pearl Jam for the first time in 31 years and a group that is very special to me, Medeski Martin & Wood, for only the 2nd time in 10 years.
Lots of rewarding gigs and lots of shows attended have reminded me of why I do this whole musician thing in the first place!
And without further ado, here are this week's ideas...
Quartet of the Week
1. How to Start a Movement
This is an absolutely brilliant video from Derek Sivers. In under three minutes he breaks down how to start a movement.
There are so many lessons to take away from this super short video. It is a must-watch!
2. The 5-Hour Rule: How to Turn a Wasted Day Into a Successful One
I like this simple system for making learning a priority. Reading is something that I have to make a priority or it doesn't end up happening.
3. The One Trait You Will Eventually Need
There is one trait that literally every successful musician I know possesses.
Some need it early in their careers. Some need it late. But you will need it eventually.
4. Share Files Using End-To-End Encryption via an Automatically Expiring Link
This is one of the tools I have no use for whatsoever until I suddenly have a use for it and then it's awfully handy!
It allows you to share files up to 10 GBs with end-to-end encryption. And the link automatically expires so any creative work is not floating around the internet if you don't want it to be.
This Week's TEM Episode
TEM276 is all about how you shouldn't ever decide for someone else that they're not interested in what you have to offer and why anytime you do it is the fear talking.
I also get into how this mindset is not a license to spam people with frivolous requests and how to tell if your request is legit or not.
My Final Thought of the Week
Here's a quote to send you on your way:
“Music frees your soul from the dungeon of your mind.”
—Wiss Auguste
From meeting and playing with one of my heroes (I still can't believe that happened!?) to seeing some spellbinding concerts over the last two weeks, my soul had an awful lot of freeing from the dungeon of my mind.
It has totally left me energized for all aspects of my portfolio career - even if a little exhausted from a lack of sleep.
But I'll take it!
Cheers,
Andrew
The Entrepreneurial Musician
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