“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”

What is it that you fear?

Talking about the recent climate in the movie industry, director David Leitch (The Fall Guy) had this to say:

“The choices that you make, it’s kind of a way to live your life, you know?
I think if you want to accomplish things, you have to be fearless and know
that you’re going to get knocked down, and you have to get back up.
It’s like a stunt guy. Fall down, get back up, fall down, get back up.
You have to take these risks in your life and in your relationships
to go the places you want to go.”

Let’s break it down:

• Choices – you decided that you’re going to become a singer. Whether or not you realize it, that means in my Academy, you agree to work hard to train your body and mind to that goal;
• Accomplishments – if you’re reading this blog post today, then, you’ve survived. You made it. You got through Summer Term 2024 and you’re a better person and singer than you’ve ever been before. Live in that for a moment . . . feel good about it.
• Non-linear growth – right, Vocal Training is not perfect, or easy. Improvement never happens in a straight line. You failed. Often! But you did not stop. You got back up, took that next breath and kept going. Live in that for a moment . . .
• Risk – anything (anything!) we do carries a certain amount of risk (especially hard stuff like … vocal training). But like driving to the grocery store or crossing the street, everything has a risk. We accept it, keep calm, and carry on.

Fall Term 2024 begins tomorrow.

What are your goals, dreams, desires and desired accomplishments? We’ll visit about these things and more as we begin the term.

I very much look forward to seeing you on the other side ….. of fear.

MJ