098 | Time Management for Musicians Part 1: Time vs. Energy

Under The Radar: Secrets To Success For The Independent Musician

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098 | Time Management for Musicians Part 1: Time vs. Energy

Michael Schwartz

Jan 29, 2024

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Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, trying to balance your passion for music with the laundry list of life's other demands? That's a story I know all too well, and it's why I've dedicated the next 4 episodes to helping fellow musicians and creatives conquer the elusive beast of Time and Energy Management. I'm digging deep into my journey, sharing the stumbling blocks and victories that have shaped my approach as a musician while keeping pace with the day-to-day. From crafting melodies to carving out time for family and friends, I lay out the toolkit for staying productive without sacrificing your sanity or the joy that music brings.

But Mike...There's so much that goes into it!
You're right. You've gotta manage your calendar and your mental, emotional and physical state. It's the words you whisper to yourself in those quiet moments of self-doubt and procrastination. It's all about swapping out passive language for words that pack a punch, propelling you from "I should" to "I can."
This is part 1 of my 4-part mini-series all about Time Management for Musicians.

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Under The Radar: Secrets To Success For The Independent Musician

In a recent study, 73% of independent musicians reported having experienced mental health issues.

Traditionally, the Rockstar Lifestyle was all about sex, drugs and rock n' roll, right? Well, with that kind of lifestyle comes a lack of energy, focus, motivation and drive. Injuries occur, we become addicted to substances, experience anxiety, and depression and as a result, our relationships suffer and we end up resenting the thing we were born to do: make music.

Sound familiar?

Your poor lifestyle choices are killing you, literally and you're the only one stopping you from achieving your dream of being a successful musician. Time for a change, wouldn't you say? Learn from industry pros and musicians just like you how to make better business decisions, eat clean, move intentionally, and develop a performance mindset so you start to see success both on and off the stage.

This is the Musician Wellness information station and the only podcast on the planet creating Rockstars, one musician at a time. Our goal is to uncover the best-kept secrets of success and make them accessible to you, the independent musician.

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