Now that the pandemic is lessening in many areas, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been a difficult season but now it’s time. It’s time to bounce back and find your joy. It’s easy to lose hope due to a setback. For me, it was […]
Is something not quite working in your career, business or ministry? You may be closer than you think. It’s a question of finding the right combination. One tweak can change everything I’ve mentored loads of young bands back in the day and later many solopreneurs. I still get ideas when […]
It’s not luck. Moving forward often takes some conscious effort. If you’re trying to move your business, talent, career, ministry, or your life forward, you need to find your groove. When I was trying to bounce back after my accident and again when the pandemic hit, I had to find […]
It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the US! Since this has been a very tough year, it may be difficult to give thanks. I’d like to give you some tips to help you reframe things and develop an attitude of gratitude. For example, I can lament the fact that my local […]
As Americans wait to see who will win the presidential election, everyone is on high alert. Many wonder how this will affect their lives or their businesses. One thing I do know is this: No matter what, you have to keep the beat. In drumming and in life, you have […]
Feeling stuck? That’s how many of us feel during this pandemic. It’s like doing the cha-cha: two steps forward and three steps back. If this is where you are, take heart. What you need may not be more marketing or hustling. You may just need to shift your mindset a […]
Are you good at waiting? Although things are slowly opening up after months of quarantine, many of us are still waiting. Waiting for our businesses to pick up, waiting until it’s safe to gather in groups, waiting to resume some sense of normalcy. Like Tom Petty says, “Waiting is the hardest […]
How are you holding up? As I write this, many of us are still quarantined. While some states have lifted some restrictions, things are largely still the same. How you deal with change often depends on how you’ve managed change in the past. For example, I remember a layoff that […]
Being stuck at home due to the Corona virus has forced us to be more resourceful. It has also forced us to slow down, take a breath, and find different ways to do things. If you’re a musician, speaker, teacher, or coach, you totally get this. Now, don’t get me […]
Does your life or your drumming feel a bit off? It might be time to take a step back and take a deeper look to see what’s really going on. I’ve worked with enough kids and adults as a coach, mentor, and drum therapist to know that things aren’t always […]