Things to Make You go Mmmm…

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Trepidation

We approach everything with a little trepidation.

What’s going to happen?

What if it doesn’t work?

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Utter Drivel

I have no idea what to talk about today.

There really is nothing in my brain at all.

I thought after a good night’s sleep I’d be bursting with ideas for things to talk about but nope.

Nothing. Nada. Zip.

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The Dip

This week I’m just coming out of the dip

The dip is what we go through as a creative person to get to the good stuff

It’s the times when everything seems too difficult

You just feel like giving up

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Rejection Proof

Rejection is a funny thing

We make every attempt possible to avoid it because it makes us feel terrible

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HODL

There are people in this world who embrace change

Have an open mind to what may be possible and looking to discover new and extraordinary things

On the other end of the scale are those who are holding on to the past like their lives depend on it

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Dance Music Charts

Another day and another writing session.

Just like creating music, writing is one of those things you just need to do every day

A minimum viable session – for me that’s to open a blank page and start writing whatever comes into my head while I check out new releases on Beatport

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Deep Atmospheric Club Music

If you’re subscribed to my newsletter, you’ll know that today is pre-release day

Every Thursday in 2021 I am releasing a track and the day after (today) I let the gang have access to stream and download next week’s track

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Writing Is Hard

Writing is bloody hard.

Every time I think about it, I get a feeling of utter dread welling up inside of me.

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Standout Tracks

One of the most difficult things to do is start. Once you do it’s relatively easy to keep going.

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