In this week’s edition of “write what scares you,” I want to talk about this tweet. Work-life balance in your 20s is an easy way to guarantee a mediocre career.— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) January 24, 2023 When I work with 20-somethings, lack of work-life balance is always at the top of the list when itContinueContinue reading “Is Having Work-Life Balance A Path To Mediocrity?”
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I’m The Worst At Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is hard for me. Once or twice a month I lay in bed hours after I had hoped to fall asleep, replaying a moment from the day I desperately wanted to go differently. I am brutal on myself. It is in these early hours of the morning that the voices of self-doubt creep in,ContinueContinue reading “I’m The Worst At Self-Compassion”
It’s Ok To Be Average (Sometimes)
As a Creative, one of the biggest challenges I face is that I want everything I do to be perfect. The best. Better than everyone else. Anything but average. This is a learned experience from my time in the studio when I spent countless hours perfecting my craft as an artist. Like most classical musiciansContinueContinue reading “It’s Ok To Be Average (Sometimes)”
How I Help Musicians Find Financial Stability
The path of a musician comes with a lot of financial risk and it can take years to build a foundation that allows them to truly feel like they are doing the work they are meant to do.Musicians often avoid planning for financial risk because doing so might mean giving up the pursuit of whatContinueContinue reading “How I Help Musicians Find Financial Stability”
Ten Steps to a Personal Strategy Statement
Yesterday, I wrote about the steps I was compelled to take in my career to develop a better work/life balance for myself. The post contained big picture thoughts on how to make change in your life and career. Today’s post provides 10 steps to help you develop your own personal strategy statement: Sit with aContinueContinue reading “Ten Steps to a Personal Strategy Statement”