What’s an idea that would make your band better, not bigger?
When artists and their teams take time to make the plan, too often its solely focused around efficiency and speed of growth. Getting bigger. Not bad to focus there at all. And the intentionality it takes to call the meeting, to come to the meeting, to have the meeting…in and of itself, great.
But what would it look like to replace bigger with better. Think about and talk out loud about making the band better.
Ouch, but that might get personal. But that might hurt. But that might be expensive. But that might take a long time. But not enough people will notice. But if we focus on getting bigger doesn’t that automatically mean we’re making it better?
Ah ha! Gotcha! No, it doesn’t.
When you literally ask yourself “what would make the band better”, there’s a completely different thought pattern that sets-in as opposed to asking yourself “what would make the band bigger”.
“Better” is personal, you will tend to take more responsibility for “better”.
So take more responsibility, and make it better.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com