Frustration Leads to Failure

Steve Raybine:

Blog #22:

Frustration Leads to Failure

At various stages of a performer's musical growth, he or she will typically experience a sense of frustration with some aspect of his or her career development. Second-guessing yourself, psyching-yourself out and giving in to your insecurities reinforces negative thought patterns that can ultimately derail you from your musical objectives and goals.

Measuring yourself and your progress against another individual's achievements is a futile process that leads to increased frustration levels and creates obstacles where none previously existed. Avoid the "grass is always greener" syndrome and be as productive as you can be within your current situation. Remember to focus and build upon your attributes as opposed to bemoaning your fate and your circumstances--you have more going for you than you probably are aware of. For the most part, your attitude affects your personal and professional life. Frequently, musicians abandon or lose their musical vision only to regret the decision later in life. Therefore, stay focused; retain a realistic, yet positive outlook, and avoid the so-called trap of "shooting yourself in the foot." Do not let frustration control you; try to control your frustration instead. If you do so, the likelihood of frustration leading to failure diminishes. Retaining and maintaining your enthusiasm for music is all-important, so persevere and try to remain focused and emotionally well-balanced.

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