And how working smarter really works — Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of laziness — lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. — Tim Ferriss In the world of performance, action is all that matters. But not all actions are weighted equally. Different actions lead to different outcomes. …

This one thing can change everything — Collaboration is a bit of a buzzword in the music industry. But it’s often misconstrued and not always well understood by artists at the level it should be. The tendency might be to roll your eyes or even cringe at the thought of co-writing a song, hiring a session player…

But most don’t — Productivity is the deliberate, strategic investment of your time, talent, intelligence, energy, resources, and opportunities in a manner calculated to move you measurably closer to meaningful goals. — Dan S. Kennedy What follows is five productivity essentials every musician should know. That does not mean they are commonly taught. So…

#3 is my favorite — Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. — Paul J. Meyer Are you determined to make 2023 a better year than the last? …

Creating space in every area of your life — I’ve shared about creating completion before, but the concept may seem mercurial if you don’t know what it’s supposed to look like. Today, I wanted to share about a few things I’ve completed… today. Why should you care about what I’m up to? You shouldn’t. Rather, you should look at…

The good, the bad, the ugly, the disastrous — Trainwrecks and triumphs. Turnarounds and tragedies. Trickery and tribulation. 2023 is upon us, and a looming uncertainty is moderated with measured excitement. In the social media space, it could go either way — upheaval, or just more of the same. But I’m honestly counting on the former, if nothing else…

With quotes, examples, and stories — When it comes to money, there’s a simple truth we’re slow to embrace: Millions and billions of dollars are changing hands every single day. Then why does it seem like it’s so hard to earn a little extra? …

Here’s what I see happening — The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a great deal of uncertainty. Live performance and touring ground to a halt, leading many artists to consider throwing in the towel on their careers. …