In a recent blog post, I shared my experience of judging a famous pianist for what I felt was a less than perfect performance. My harsh judgment of this artist turned out to be a judgment of myself and my own abilities. So what happens when you find yourself being judged by someone else and being the brunt of that person’s criticism of you?
How to turn dreams of success into reality: Convert your long-term intentions into daily actions
Read the experience of a conservatory student who turned his 20-year vision of success into manageable weekly action steps. This is how dreams become a reality: by taking your vision and breaking them into small actions that bit by bit will get you to your goal!
Music Entrepreneurs: The intersection of career development and personal development
Read about four successful musicians who have taken their musical talents and shaped powerful successful careers by following their passions and using their strengths to create authentically successful and unique careers. These are music entrepreneurs who are the models of success!
Get rid of your Crazymakers!
One of the biggest obstacles to success is having your life cluttered up with crazymakers-the people who sap your energy by asking for favors and never reciprocating, making and cancelling dates, making everything about them and not giving you what you need. Read about how I got rid of my crazymaker!
Have a Dream…or Have Faith in Yourself Part I
A powerful way to create your authentic success is to have a dream and translate that dream into concrete goals. Read the experience of several people as they figure out their dreams and make them happen.
Staying in Balance over the Holidays
In my latest article, Top Ten Gifts to Put You on the Road to Success, I shared my favorite strategies to help launch you on the road to authentic success: the Top Ten Gifts to Yourself. During the holiday season, it is especially important to find ways to keep yourself aligned so that you can maintain a sense of calm during the frenzy of the season.
Control is an Illusion: What to do when things do not go your way
What do you when you want things to go your way and they don’t go as planned? Instead of straining to control a situation that you have no control over, remember that control is an illusion. Instead, try these simple strategies!
Just Say No: Setting Boundaries so that You Can Say YES to Yourself
One of the biggest reasons that we do not have time for ourselves is that we say yes to other people and take on commitments that we really do not enjoy. Often, it stems from a place of not wanting to disappoint these other people. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and say no to others so that you are saying YES to yourself.
Dashed Expectations and Career Transitions: What to do when the rose-colored glasses come off
What do you do when your exciting new job turns out to be less wonderful than you thought? Here are some ways to manage your transition and take control of your career once the rose-colored glasses come off.
Shaking up the world of classical music: a call to all music entrepreneurs
Young musicians today are eager to shake up the world of classical music. Not only do they see the traditional outlets of classical music drying up but many of them also feel a sense of mission around creating new possibilities for the music world. It is exciting to see what today’s music entrepreneurs are up to. Read on to see what is on their minds!