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“Geeze, I Thought He’d Be a Big Star by Now!”

Posted on April 19th, 2011   5 Comments   |   Professor Pooch

I've met so many talented people in my career, who should've "made it", but didn't, or who should become stars, but never will. They have[...]

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Psychology
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How to Think Like a Rockstar, Part 2: Challenging Your Negative Thoughts

Posted on April 11th, 2011   No Comments   |   Krylyn Peters

In Part I of How to Think Like a Rockstar, I identified four different types of negative thinking that can certainly influence how we feel about[...]

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Psychology
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The Number One Secret To Success

Posted on April 4th, 2011   1 Comment   |   Jessi Frey

What’s the one most important thing you need to do in order to become successful? Have talent? Be well-connected? Work really hard? All the above are[...]

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It’s Your Responsibility to Create a Demand

Posted on March 29th, 2011   1 Comment   |   Scott James

I recently came across an angry rant from someone who had played a show in his hometown and wasn’t pleased with the turnout.  He berated the[...]

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How to Think Like a Rockstar – Part 1

Posted on March 28th, 2011   2 Comments   |   Krylyn Peters

How to Think Like a Rockstar, Part I: Knowing Your Negative Thoughts Criticism can be a tough pill to swallow. Especially if you’ve just poured your[...]

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Success
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The P’s to Success – Introduction

Posted on March 15th, 2011   1 Comment   |   Demian Arriaga

Demian Arriaga introduces his new video blog - "The P's to Success".[...]

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Success
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5 Ways to Get Your Creativity Back on Track

Posted on March 14th, 2011   4 Comments   |   Krylyn Peters

Have you ever noticed that some days your creativity seems like a trusted friend and other days it feels like an enemy? On the good days,[...]

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Creativity
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The Real Distance Between You and Success

Posted on August 3rd, 2010   12 Comments   |   Scott James

There’s something standing between you and the success you’re after.  Do you know what it is?  Are you sure? Have you ever encountered an artist who[...]

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Psychology
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Interview with David Ellefson

Posted on December 22nd, 2009   5 Comments   |   Scott James

David Ellefson is a man who needs no introduction in the world of heavy metal.  For those unfamiliar with his work, David has earned 7 Grammy[...]

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Psychology
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How Much Money Do You Make With Your Music? Why?

Posted on December 8th, 2009   5 Comments   |   Scott James

Are you making as much money with your music as you’d like?  I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this that you’d probably like to[...]

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Psychology