Welcome to the New Year. Now what?
I’ve been intending to write a “look ahead” since the month began, pointing to the promise of the new year…musically speaking, of course. Before we begin, though, a quick review is in order.
Mark posted a very nice article here at the beginning of last year. (Go ahead, click the link in the previous sentence and read the article; I’ll wait right here. :-D) The three key points he hit were:
1. What’s done is done
2. Look for the opening(s)
3. Set realistic goals and GO FOR THEM
While I think he covered the top 3 quite well, I’d also like to add the following as an important fourth point:
4. Don’t be afraid to adjust your plan
Goals are wonderful things, and please don’t take this as license to scrap a goal every time things get tough…but life has a way of changing around us. If we don’t adapt as our situation changes, it’s a recipe for frustration. So set your goals, large and small, and by all means work diligently to achieve them! But take the time to periodically re-examine them to see if they still make sense…and if not, change them so that they do. Be honest with yourself, mix equal parts realism and optimism, and get busy! This year has such wonderful potential for you as a Part-Time Musician; help yourself make the most of it. :-)
Wishing you all a very musical year,
Kathy
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