Thank you for including my interview of the successful Jeff Beal in this excellent article. Yes, yes, yes to knowing and embracing limitations. A bit of advice I received from a jazz teacher years ago has guided me in more than just music: “stay within yourself.” It has saved me from trying to be something that I’m not more than once…
Exactly. My partner Anna once pointed out that I have a tendency to choose not to work on "low-hanging fruit" because I enjoy a challenge. She said "just because it's hard to do, doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do. Maybe the reason something feels easy is because you're already good at it" — that really triggered a big mindset change!
Thank you for including my interview of the successful Jeff Beal in this excellent article. Yes, yes, yes to knowing and embracing limitations. A bit of advice I received from a jazz teacher years ago has guided me in more than just music: “stay within yourself.” It has saved me from trying to be something that I’m not more than once…
Exactly. My partner Anna once pointed out that I have a tendency to choose not to work on "low-hanging fruit" because I enjoy a challenge. She said "just because it's hard to do, doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do. Maybe the reason something feels easy is because you're already good at it" — that really triggered a big mindset change!
Well, this is a most lovely thing to read about oneself. Thank you, friend 😊
You are very welcome!