March 1, 2009
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I love the direction I’m going in life.
If there is any advice that I would like to give all of the youngins of Xanga (well, to be fair, I’m only 21. I mean youngins as in: those who have not established what they want to do when they grow up),… If you are going to choose an occupation or a career, do something you love to do! Sure! Money is good! Status is even better! … but if you choose to do something that you love to do, you will never work a day in your life!
So many people I have come across have said negative things about basing careers around music. They’ve said plenty of things pertaining to ‘there isn’t much pay’ or ‘its not a real career’. To set forth the record, what defines a ‘real career’ is one that you can build from the ground up, and that is by being an entrepreneur! Entrepreneurship is perhaps the most creative way to engage the business world, because if you are an entreprenuer, you are the one who sticks your flag into the ground and creates his or her career from the ground up.
What I am doing right now with the Northern Litez is nothing short of amazing. This year is the year that we’ve planned to stand out in the local music scene, getting shows at the Red Sea, Soundbar, and soon… believe it or not… First Ave! Even if for the time being my practices have been for little money at all, every sucessful career requires experience, and that experience is the best tool for ensuring future goals.
I don’t mean to brag and gloat. I know there are plenty of people out there who in their teenage years have had dreams of playing in bands and rap groups and whatnot. High school is no measure of a persons worth. As a matter of fact, life in High School is always filled with crushed dreams and rampant emotions. … What the individual must realize in achieving their dream is to keep their vision set on it, and don’t look back. Its true that many people are not made out to be in the business of music. If you do not have the heart to tackle your goal past your High School career, then it is not for you. …
… I just wanted to express my emotions right now, and they really couldn’t be anymore optimistic about music.
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Now… sucess in college is a different story, one with plenty of stress-freak moments, but I’ll find a way out of this dilemma too. I always do.
Comments (2)
It takes a lot of bravery and motivation to succeed it doing what you want to do. Sounds like you’re on the right track.
thank you
i hope i will meet someone with similar interests in real life soon… till then now im gonna keep being thankful for the internet 
i totaly agree with what you said about doing what we love. i only hope ill be able to keep this attitude once i get into the “real world” and will be forced to pay my own bills.
congrats on your sucess so far & good luck!!!