Do I Really Want It

It’s been about a week or so since I’ve written. It’s something that’s so familiar that when it’s absent, there’s a sense of calm and comfort when it’s present again. I was telling a younger creative individual about this over the weekend. I shared the words of Herb, “write something everyday.” The guy is a producer and I told him to adapt that phrase to his work. Make a beat every single day. Doesn’t matter if it’s an entirely song, a bridge, a drop, what you make doesn’t matter, what’s important is that you make something.

It’s about the creation. It’s about practicing my art. It’s about perfecting my craft. That was my message to him. The same message Herb imparted to me so many years ago. It’s my obligation, my duty to repay the debt I owe to Herb for sharing his expertise with me and I won’t let my debt remain unpaid.

It’s challenging because at times I wonder how bad I really want this deal. I wonder if it’s about figuring out how to do things more than doing them. I wonder if I’ll ever monetize my creations. I wonder if I’ll be better served to partner with a subject matter expert. Someone with an ability to take my creations, package them, brand them, and promote and sell them to an audience. I don’t think that’s a skill set I possess. If I did, I would have put it to use already.

Today, Monday, March 6, 2023, I am grateful that:

I got some rest over the weekend. I’m enjoying the new contracts I’ve been awarded. I’m off for basically three days and it allows me the chance to gather myself and formulate other plans. It’s vital and beneficial.

I got a chance to see Jenny on Saturday. I’d met her when I first arrived. She worked at a place George would frequent and so I met her through him. It was cool to see someone from so long ago. Happy she’s doing well and transitioned into a position she enjoys more than when we met.

I got a chance to see and support Po in his natural environment. He really enjoys meeting, speaking, creating, and being with other creatives in the Music industry. That’s exactly what we did on Saturday evening and it was cool. It’s great to see people in their most comfortable elements.

How do you pass along your experience?

Will you share it with strangers as well as friends?

What’s your natural element?

How often do you spend time in your element or environment?

How can you invest more time in that environment?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!