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Dear Drummer’s Boy

Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself. – Miles Davis

My Dad (RIP) was a really, really good drummer. He made a living from it, as a 2nd job, while working 37 years at “The Mill“. In Spring Grove, I’m known as “Jack’s boy”.

Miles nailed it, just like Jack. And I’m following in their footsteps. The more I write, the closer I get to being myself.

You’ll never be a great version of yourself if you quit.

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Authenticity, Scene 4 of 5

What caught my eye in this photo was the subtle image of the person sitting next to me…I wonder what direction he’s heading…

My way is not the way, it’s exactly that – the way that has paid off for me, led by intuition. And if you read thoroughly, you’ll see a big part of my way is experimentation, unconventional, very basic and unscientific.

I have a real job that doesn’t involve writing blogs. My current employer demands much time, energy and excellence. And after 27 years there, I’m fully committed.

This is why a person looking for purpose in their life may wonder, and potentially be inspired by, the fact that these blogs are extra work, not my work.

The final Authenticity scene 5 @ Next Blog

Dear Son, Part 4 of 5

Try to become the very best at whatever it is you do…

Dear son, your contribution to society will be a long journey of self-discovery. Or maybe not. Don’t worry, most people don’t know what they want to be when they grow up.

There will be phases and cycles in your career journey. Promotions. Setbacks. Glorious triumph. And unfair treatment.

Take the good with the bad, learn from both. Continuously work to improve yourself. Society will pay you back with a salary. For example, 3 public speaking jobs:

  1. Jungle Cruise Skipper = less than $100 per day
  2. Corporate Professional Speaker = $100’s per day
  3. Self Employed Entrepreneurial Speaker = $1,000’s per day

Read part 5 of 5 at Next Blog