Rolling in the Deep

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Risk/Reward

This week I'm reminded about how much art and creativity, especially when paired with business, is based on opinion.

What is a good song?


What is a great song?


What is a bad song?

To be a creator in such an environment takes courage and resilience. The songwriter must, must, must pour their entire heart and soul into each and every song they write. Nothing can be held back in fear. The easiest way to hold back creativity is to rely on a tried and true form (or formula) of creating. This is where originality is abandoned in hopes of safer ground. Be bold and don't be afraid. There is treasure to be found.

Keep writing (and exploring),
Ben

Otters vs. Butterfly

Just for fun...




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Quote of the Day - Rand

"A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others."

- Ayn Rand

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Synchronized Gymnasts

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A Lesson in Collaborating

From Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

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The Beatles - "In My Life"

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Co-writer Characteristic #7 of 10: Preparedness

Know yourself. It's that easy, and it's that complicated.

Knowing yourself allows you to best be prepared to show up and create with another person. Not only will you have a clear view of your own strengths and weaknesses, but you'll sense how your unique creative vision and voice can blend with a collaborator's. You will be able to mutually enhance the song by entering into each other's creative space.

Being prepared includes: 

• Getting a good night's sleep 
• Keeping an organized schedule 
• Researching your co-writer's style and voice 
• Keeping a list of melody and lyric ideas to use as a launching point for a song 
• Showing up on time 
• And the list goes on... 

The most prepared songwriter will write the best song possible. 

Keep writing (and preparing),

Ben

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The Joy of Books

This took commitment.



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Quote of the Day - Camus

"The society based on production is only productive, not creative." 

- Albert Camus

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