Tiger Woods - Part 3

So you've got a few multi-million dollar endorsement deals, you win just about every golf tournament you enter, and your wife is a bikini model from Sweden...

Why cheat?

Tons of reasons...the main one being that you're not happy with what you've got.

Why?

Happiness is an inside thing.  If you're not happy on the inside, it doesn't matter what you have on the outside.  The problem is that most of us don't know this until we actually get what we think will make us happy.

There is somebody reading this now, maybe you, who is actually going to get what he's striving for when it comes to music business success.  When you actually go for it with a plan in place, it happens...a lot.

But what happens when you get it?

Then you've got to start looking at the other things in your life, which you've neglected, because you were so focused on getting a record deal, selling albums, packing shows, or whatever else.  And when this happens, you may just be thrown off...big time.

Can't tell you how many people "successful" musicians and songwriters I've met who are completely miserable on the inside.  These folks are like the walking dead, just going through the motions of life and not enjoying any of it.

These folks love to chase whatever the next thing is... And when they get there, it's more of the same.  The grass is never greener.

Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way.  If you have a clean vision for what "success" is and why you're really doing the things you're doing, you'll be fine.  In my opinion, it helps to have a reason that is bigger than you are.

Charity is one of these things, which is why you see so many celebrities getting involved with things like social and humanitarian issues.  It's why Derek Sivers gave CD Baby to charity.

I'm not saying you have to donate money to charity or even volunteer your time; I'm saying you'll benefit by having a "purpose" to what you're doing and you may find something involving charity helpful.

So what's your purpose for doing what you do?  Post it below...

Comments

[Lex Zaleta]

My dad had given me so much all of my life that I was committed to signing my first substantial royalty check over to him. That was the driving force behind my songwriting for over a decade - until the dream died on November 14, 2008.

[reddwood]

i am 41 married and father of 2 boys i have played music since i can remember.my driving force is the enjoyment of playing and getting a positive response from fans.its hard to balance schedule at times, but we manage to get family time, as well as 2 days a week to record or rehearse,my wife also sings in our band,our two boys think dad and moms band rocks,i am on myspace my copyrights are sent.we will soon be doing a few live shows.I spend spare time surfing,reading,blogging,and interacting with fans via email or chat rooms,i always wanted to rock and get paid for it...check us out tell me what you think: myspace.com/paganation

[ziekmusic@gmail.com]

My driving force has been to make a positive impact on this world in my short time on it, influencing people with the emotions I so deeply reach within to send back out. I want people to relate, to cheer them up, to have them connect to the music, and to use that and take it a next level by giving large sums of money to people in need. and overall giving someone a good day. I feel like I have been gifted and this is what I was always suppose to do. God gave me something to do and I simply don't feel happy unless I'm doing it. Hopefully in the next few years this impact will be worldwide.

-Ziek