Keeping Your Mind On The Prize

#WisdomWednesday

It was blistering cold. Probably the chilliest day to date and the wind was horrid. I was without a vehicle, had things to do and I wasn’t about to let the weather get in the way. I bundled myself up and got to it. I literally had my head down most of the trip to avoid the sharp wind, as per usual ear buds in with banging tunes motivating me to keep going.

It made me think about our commitments, whatever they may be in music. That big ‘goal’ or prize. Maybe it’s our head in the books, learning about our craft, practicing our skills and putting our knowledge to use. All while the constant chitter chatter of life around us. How sometimes we just need to tune out the world, to get work done.

While some may choose to look out into the blizzard and use it as an excuse. “I can’t go out into that, I’ll freeze to death.” Or complain about it’s presence, “I miss the summer, when I could actually do things.” Those pursuing the frozen world are, “crazy” for trying.

Especially when living in the night life I find people can get caught up in the party and drama. This is where it’s incredibly important to keep your MIND on the prize.

Thanks for coming to my #TedTalk.