Follow Through

Welcome to the world of music, where creativity reigns supreme and ideas flow freely. In the music industry, I've seen a plethora of artists walk through my doors with great goals and even bigger plans. Nevertheless, as we all know, ideas are plentiful. Following through on those ideas and strategies is what distinguishes the successful from the unsuccessful. In this blog, I'll provide a few tips and tactics for following through on your ideas and making them a reality.

First and foremost, a strategy is required. I know what you're thinking: plans are boring. But believe me, they're necessary. Consider a plan to be a road map. You wouldn't go on a road trip unless you had a map, would you? (Well, you might, but I wouldn't encourage it.) Similarly, don't start a creative activity without a plan.

Your plan does not need to be overly thorough, but it should include the following:

• The purpose of your project
• A completion schedule
• A spending plan (if applicable)
• The measures you must take to reach your goal
• Having a plan in place can help you stay on course and avoid becoming sidetracked by shiny new ideas that arise along the road.

When it comes to bright new ideas, it's critical to maintain concentration. As artists, we are frequently tempted to leap from one concept to the next, never seeing any of them through to completion. This is a formula for exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Instead, concentrate on one concept at a time. Give it your best, see it through, and then move on to the next idea.

Staying focused is, of course, easier said than done. So, how do you go about it? Here are a few pointers:

• Distract yourself: Turn off your phone, close your email, and concentrate completely on the task at hand.
• Establish small objectives: Divide your project into smaller, more attainable objectives. This will help you keep focused and prevent becoming overwhelmed.
• Maintain accountability: Inform someone about your endeavor and establish a deadline. Knowing that someone else is counting on you to complete the task will help you stay focused.
• Another important aspect of carrying out your ideas is to be adaptive. Things don't always go as planned, and that's okay. In the creative realm, the capacity to adjust and pivot is critical. If something isn't working, don't be hesitant to try something new. Maybe your original plan wasn't as viable as you expected, or maybe you came upon a superior one. Accept change and remain open to new opportunities.

Perfectionism is a common derailer of creative endeavours. As artists, we want everything to be perfect, which is a wonderful mentality to have. But, the desire of perfection can sometimes prohibit us from ever finishing anything. "Perfect is the enemy of good," according to a phrase attributed to Voltaire. In other words, don't let your desire for perfection prohibit you from producing something worthwhile.

Of course, this does not imply that you should accept mediocrity. It is critical to take pride in your job and seek to improve it. But you must be willing to say, "This is good enough," and go on at some time.

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