If you’ve almost given up, that’s a good start. If you’ve almost given up four or five times, you’re probably closer to success than ever before.
Almost giving up often unlocks new vision, new ideas, renewed drive…(side note: so can ACTUALLY giving up).
If you’ve never almost given up, it’s coming for you. So when you get there, don’t freak out. It’s a very familiar, often visited place for musicians.
Almost giving up, but not actually giving up, is very likely associated with getting to the end of a day or week or year and finally realizing you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. And that’s a powerful moment.
Getting mad and frustrated and discontented with things has been known to change things. Real change. Change in actions. Change in the way you carry yourself and the way you speak.
If you can harness the power of almost giving up, it just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to your career.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com