College and University Preparation

Five questions I consider before giving my approval.

1. Are they artists or musicians?

• An artist creates, a musician plays what’s put in front of them. Two completely different skill sets. (An artist knows they are one, musicians always ponder this question.)

2. Preconditions of success

• They have the “rage to master” as outlined in the book “Talent is Overrated”
• They have faith in themselves which is grounded in reality
• They have access to resources; musical training is expensive

 3. What’s the endgame?

• Lady GaGa adoration
• Schoolteacher
• Industry professional
• Medical school
• Or a drugs, sex, rock ‘n roll fantasy?

4. Are they prepared?

•  They have a history of focused accomplishment
•  Entrepreneurial talent
• Adult maturity is becoming evident

5. Charisma: how big is their talent?

• Dave’s definition of talent? “Can you hold the attention of a room full of strangers for 90 minutes? 89 minutes won’t cut it. “

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Part of the toughness, determination, and vision required to succeed, as many of us have uniquely done, precludes the need for approval.

Cheers,

David Story