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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3845

Great book recommendation, ties into what was said in the last post.

Talent is Overrated
by Geoff Colvin

Have a look at it. Here's a description.

www.amazon.com/Talent-Overrated-Separate...id=1284398683&sr=1-1
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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3846

And here's another one....Mastery, the Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment


www.amazon.com/dp/0452267560?tag=qulink-...94HW5SMQFR5P99JQM&#_


Accomplished people have the discipline to work hard with purpose.

The rest of us just "mess around"
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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3855

Success is in the eyes of the beholder - I'm having fun even though I haven't progressed a lot lately, so I've succeeded! Sometimes your goals change when you're retired - Hogpaws
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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3866

I find myself going without sleep for a day.
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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3868

Thank you to everyone for all of your advice. I really appreciate it. I have gone back to practicing more regularly, and have taken the time. I am enjoying it very much, and will be putting some of these tips to work.

Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re:Jumpstart 13 years 6 months ago #3872

All great advice. If I may just add my own philosophy on practice it would be this, especially if you have time issues, but in general this is my own approach.

Have a specific task in mind. When you sit with instrument in hand or lap, have a goal.

During the day give some thought as to exactly what you wish to accomplish. It may be a particular section of a song that is giving you problems, or perhaps you may want to work on a scale (pick one and stay on that one) or work on turnarounds in different keys.....anything you choose.

When the time comes to sit down and play your attention will be focused on one task. As brilind said, "zen like". I agree totally.

With a specific goal in mind your 5 minutes will be spent more efficiently than 30 minutes of random noodleing, as much fun as that is.

The bottom line; playing anything for 5 minutes is better than not playing at all.

Just my 2 pennies.....thanks.
John

Oh! and don't get rid of your Harley!!!!!
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