If you have loose ends out there, tie them up.
Loose ends meaning…
that old manager who you just kinda stopped talking to.
the family member who “gave” you $5,000 to make your first demo.
the ex-ex-ex guitar player who was there during the writing session a million years ago, but you’re using the riff on a new song.
the person you told you wouldn’t forget about when you make it big.
the family friend who got you some meetings…and always reminds you about it.
the guy who introduced you to the lady who introduced you to the head of the company.
As things go well for you (which is the goal), your loose ends will wave their tails. And it’s going to be ugly.
The second any of your loose ends see and smell $$, they’re coming out…reminding you, or their lawyer reminding you of their entitlement. And then you will have to deal with it. It will be stressful and awful.
So deal with it now, today, immediately.
Take a few minutes and think hard about where your loose ends are, or might be. The few minutes could save you thousands…or much more.
p.s. And it’s not just about the money…
-when your loose ends awaken, it will be at the worst moment. It will not only cost you money, but the mental and emotional energy that it takes to deal with the volcano instead of focusing on your actual career is life sucking.
-one other thing…when you do the hard work of tying up all the loose ends before they bite you, you can proceed with confidence and peacefulness knowing no one’s coming to get you.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com