Listen "195 - Self-Inflicted Failure"
Episode Synopsis
🎧 This one’s a wake-up call. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways we self-sabotage in our music careers — and how to stop.
From fear disguised as logic to procrastination dressed up as “research,” this is a raw, real talk on the hard truths most musicians avoid. If you’ve ever said:
👉 “There’s no work out there”
👉 “I’m just not ready yet”
👉 “I’ll focus on this after [insert excuse here]”
...then this episode is a must-listen.
Inside, we’ll talk about:
🔥 Why confirmation bias is stalling your career
🔥 How to build confidence without fake hype
🔥 Using jam nights, content, and community on purpose
🔥 Why perfectionism is the enemy of progress
🔥 How to replace passive hope with meaningful action
🎯 You’ll leave with honest strategies to stop unintentionally killing your own momentum — and a reminder that you're capable of so much more.
From fear disguised as logic to procrastination dressed up as “research,” this is a raw, real talk on the hard truths most musicians avoid. If you’ve ever said:
👉 “There’s no work out there”
👉 “I’m just not ready yet”
👉 “I’ll focus on this after [insert excuse here]”
...then this episode is a must-listen.
Inside, we’ll talk about:
🔥 Why confirmation bias is stalling your career
🔥 How to build confidence without fake hype
🔥 Using jam nights, content, and community on purpose
🔥 Why perfectionism is the enemy of progress
🔥 How to replace passive hope with meaningful action
🎯 You’ll leave with honest strategies to stop unintentionally killing your own momentum — and a reminder that you're capable of so much more.
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