These are three keys to success over adversity.
- Have a Plan B. Or, if not a plan, then the skills to pivot without preparation. (When my studio engineer student got sick, I was ready to jump in, knew who to ask for help, and got the job done.)
- Work with the right kind of people. (When I was running late because of #1 and a flat tire, my students were cheerfully flexible and patient. That’s because of who they are as people.)
- Don’t lower your expectations. (Despite my adversities, we were able to record two excellent performances today with Shades of Blue. I could have easily said “good enough” at certain points, but was able to keep going because I didn’t say, “With all today brought, a 6/10 is fine.”)