In today's episode, I share advice about performance from two influential thinkers: Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Ferris. Each has their own approach for dealing with nervousness and anxiety but both are related to the classic philosophy of stoicism. You can take these concepts from the studio to the stage and enhance your overall performance while reducing nerves.
Resources:
Malcolm Gladwell on Ariana Huffington's Thrive podcast
Tim Ferris TED talk
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#264 - Why You Should Double Your Performance Price
#263 - Why You Should Write Stuff Down
#262 - 5 Ways Artists Can Deal with Stress
#261 - How to Quit Your Day Job
#260 - Show Me, Don't Tell Me in Music
#259 - Weekly Recap: What is Your Vision for a Music Career?
#258 - Interview: How Shannon Curtis Made $25k on a 2 Month House Concert Tour
#257 - How to Repurpose Social Media Content
#256 - How to Use Automated Marketing
#255 - Can Political Rallies Use Your Music Without Your Permission?
#254 - How to Ask Better Questions to Get What You Want
#253 - Warren Buffet's 5/25 Rule and Your Music Career Goals
#252 - 5 Takeaways From Working on a Musical
#251 - Your Post-Success/Failure Plan
#250 - Interview with Tabitha Rhys, Touring Musician Turned Author
#249 - Recap: Redefining What Home is for the Musician
#248 - Battle of the Bands and the Elections
#247 - The World's Worst Band Manager
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