Hint: it’s not just because of a lack of discipline.

The healthy kind of grind and knowing whose feedback matters.

Finding your unique voice in a world of well-meaning opinions.

Why you need to stop thinking about it and you need to start doing it.

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.

Why sitting with uncertainty is actually a superpower and a reminder that uncertainty means you are on the right path.

Why setbacks are actually a good sign and a strategy for keeping the right mindset when you encounter them.

How the legendary Bill Walton taught the world so much about having the courage to be yourself.

Google search has been intentionally broken, what this means for musicians, and the only path forward.

Because distributing your music around the world is so incredibly inexpensive and almost instantaneous, marketing is the new way to get your music in front of fans and potential fans.

A reminder that perseverance is essential for success in the music business.

A reminder that even our heroes started out not even knowing what they didn't know.

When to bet on yourself, when to demand more money, and how to tell the difference.

Some wisdom from Aristotle about the habit of excellence.

A quote from Steve Jobs about the value of deciding what not to do.

Composer and trumpet player Marcus Grant on combining quality and quantity, dealing with haters, and showing that you care.

Ask yourself if you really need to be invited to the table or if you could instead just pull up a chair.

Why failing quickly is by far the best strategy.

Why perfectionism is just a really good excuse for inaction.

The two essential ingredients needed to pull off any great plan.