In much of my life it seems that the things that I find success in I've had to work hard for. Nothing comes easy, it's an uphill battle for almost everything: work, life, health.
I've come to like working twice as hard as everyone else. And when I don't, I drop out or flunk or lose relationships.
When things become tough and difficult, I find it's because I haven't invested. I haven't worked hard at building the skill or the knowledge or relationship.
In my life, my fiddle and my choirs are the primary things that are working. I need to invest deeper into my fiddle, and make way for a deeper relationship with music and with my fellow friends, musicians, choristers, and leaders.
I was giving advice to an intern today about writing resumes. My advice to him was to focus on the job posting and customize the resume to the job. I told him not to be afraid of deleting things.
I think I need to refocus my life, while at the same time striking a balance so I still have the semblence of an adult life. My fiddle is fast becoming the main element of my life. I shouldn't be afraid to clear a path in my life to bring out that sound.