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How to Handle Discouragement
52 Cues Podcast, Career Advice, Personal Development, Professional Development, Music Production, Creative Process, Music Industry, Overcoming Challenges Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Career Advice, Personal Development, Professional Development, Music Production, Creative Process, Music Industry, Overcoming Challenges Dave Kropf

How to Handle Discouragement

Whether getting rejected by a client, ghosted by a publisher, getting placements that pay pennies to the dollar, or never getting placements at all, this gig can be pretty brutal at times. So how do we deal with that? This week, I thought it would be an excellent idea to have another 52 Cue Family roundtable to discuss handling discouragement.

A huge thanks to Jesse Carrigan, Rolf Schild, Mark Justin, Michael Sinay, Kristopher Smith, Cory Lavine, and Ralph Martin for joining me on this episode!

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6 Career Lessons I Learned from Star Trek
52 Cues Podcast, Career Journeys, Personal Development, Professional Development, Motivation & Inspiration, Music Technology Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Career Journeys, Personal Development, Professional Development, Motivation & Inspiration, Music Technology Dave Kropf

6 Career Lessons I Learned from Star Trek

Star Trek is more than just an entertainment franchise; it's a trove of valuable life lessons. The series offers timeless wisdom about embracing diversity, being adaptable, and fostering alliances – lessons that are crucial for a successful music career.

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