The Only Thing Holding You Back Is You
… What a unique time in history we are in. I had lunch with a very cool guy who said “we are looking at the renaissance again” and I totally agree with that. Thousands of kids with no adults to tell them that it shouldn’t be done that way. The revolution starts now. Look around, you are the revolution.
Now, the only thing holding you back is you. Be like water. When you reach an obstacle. Go around. If you have the tiniest crack, water will find a way in. Water cannot be stopped and wears down even stone over time. Start with the belief that it can be done. If you believe, you can find the will. The will is the most valuable asset you have. If you lack the will than take a cue from personal trainers and set yourself up to win. Start something with a buddy who will keep you going. Or hire someone to show up and listen to you play music every day. Trade accountability for something they want to do. If you can’t do it alone, find people to make music with. If you can’t find people in your town, then find people on the internet. Gocher who is my other half in ThumpMonks lives in New Jersey. I’ve seen him once in the last 5 years but he’s worked on almost every record I’ve done in that time. If you want to be a professional ice skater and you live in Africa, you might have a problem, but almost everything else is solvable.
Let nothing stand in your way. Dream, learn, practice and express yourself through your dream. Don’t be proud of how cool the songs on your ipod are. Be proud of the music you make. Living in an expensive vibey loft does not make you vibey. You are buying other people’s vibe and hoping to associate yourself with it. Make your own art. Express your own creativity. Cook, customize motorcycles, make records, movies, whatever it is, do it. Define yourself not by what you consume, but by what you create.
If you are getting angry right now, ask yourself, why you would be angry with someone who is telling you to go for your wildest dream.
‘I bring the pure flow, like water around, the rocks of life won’t pull me down….’ – from the song Pure by Superchick
(READ THE REST OF THIS BLOG ENTRY AT WWW.MAXWAX11.COM)
Wow. You totally inspired me. I have been trying to figure out if I should give up on my dreams or just keep pushing forward regardless of the obstacles in my way. Almost every person I asked told me the same thing, “Not all dreams come true. Not everyone lives their dreams.” But these dreams won’t just go away. Thanks for giving me an answer that promotes hope and belief in myself. You totally do rock!
Comment by Leeya — 3/15/2010 @ 9:36 pm
Everyday, I am greatful that I was introduced to Superchick. Each record, every song, the comments I read on your website: I’m inspired day after day after day. It’s been a while since my last visit. This post hit me like a lightning bolt to the heart; it’s exactly what I needed to hear at exactly the right moment in time. Thank you.
Comment by Roberta — 3/29/2010 @ 11:23 pm