Group Goals
These are the three things I shared with the Aces as my goals for the year.
Growth
Economy of Action
I’m always looking for more economy of action in my work.
Choir Werewolves
I never do a retreat without this game now.
Redefine “Winning”
There are lots of ways to win in creative competitions.
Post-Retreat Bump
My ensemble got its post-retreat energy bump *before* retreat this year.
Not Knowing Every Answer
Experience isn’t knowing every answer. It’s knowing that answers rhyme.
Nerves Are A Sign You CARE
Repeat that mantra when you get nervous.
Impact First
Start with the impact you want to make. I’m in the middle of figuring out whether I want to take the leap on a new project I’ve been dreaming of. I think with any project, you have to start with the question, “What impact do I want to have?” Want […]
Dream Big & Don’t Get Disappointed
Dreaming big comes with failure. If I dream of commissioning ten new pieces in the next 2 years, but only commission six, is that a failure? It is inarguably a success – I’ve helped bring six new pieces into the world. But if I measure it only against the metric […]
Do I Have What It Takes?
Sometimes questions are meaningless.