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Gratitude vs. Entitlement

Posted on August 30th, 2010   8 Comments   |   Scott James

CD Baby recently re-posted a piece I wrote called “Are You Too Old to Make it?” (http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2010/06/are-you-too-old-to-make-it/). The gist of the post is that as long[...]

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The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 2)

Posted on April 7th, 2010   No Comments   |   Scott James

This is a continuation from The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 1). Behold! The last 5 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar: 6- Thou Shalt[...]

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The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 1)

Posted on March 17th, 2010   2 Comments   |   Scott James

One day the God of Independent Music called Moses to the top of Mt. Rockmore and gave him the 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar.  He[...]

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Jim Rohn – What Could a Musician Learn From a Business Philosopher?

Posted on February 7th, 2010   2 Comments   |   Scott James

Tonight I attended a tribute to the life of a man name Jim Rohn.  Chances are good that you’ve never heard of him.  Although they say[...]

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Does it Take Luck to Make it in the Music Business?

Posted on January 8th, 2010   5 Comments   |   Scott James

In talking about the music business, I’ve heard a lot of people say things like, “You’ve got to be lucky” and “Sadly, it’s all about who[...]

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Are You a Beggar or a Rockstar?

Posted on August 12th, 2009   9 Comments   |   Scott James

What I’m going to write about is what I consider to be the biggest fundamental difference between artists who thrive and artists who struggle to survive. [...]

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