It raises a question about the importance of quality. Now, I understand this is hugely subjective and the answer is likely 'it depends', but should you take your time to focus on less output at higher quality, or more releases at a regular schedule? Both approaches have merit depending on what your goals are, but both also have their disadvantages.

I'll dig into the pros and cons of each another day... The purpose of this article is to air the ideas while they're fresh. I hope you find some value in it. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the matter.

The days of big-budget productions are less common these days where once upon a time time and care would be spent to perfect an act before it even enters the studio for production, we now see bedroom studio amateurs with big aspirations writing in-'studio' at the DAW, churning out track after track. I wonder if it would make sense to encourage these artists to slow down and really focus on the details that make a track stand the test of time, or is everyone simply playing the lottery hoping the inspiration of the moment gives them a song that is so wonderful that it can't be denied. 

Tough challenge. I enjoy a few artists that had a few good songs and a whole lot of bad ones, but i believe that artists would find their success easier if they simply slowed down and focused on quality over quantity... What is a timeless song anyway?

Let's explore some ideas around "what holds us back" where it relates to our pursuits as creatives. for example, let's say you're a recording artist and your mix has some issues leaving you telling yourself 'i suck, i'll never be good enough.' It's likely not a matter of the quality of your gear, which DAW, or which plugins you're using, a common misconception - 'if i just upgrade this or that, then i'll be better at ____ - but let's dig deeper, what's at the root to prevents success?

Let's talk about limiting beliefs.

We can address limiting beliefs through the shifting of mindset, sounds simple right? Easy in-Principle but Difficult in-Practice. How can one unlock his/her full potential? How does one overcome obstacles, to pursue dreams with confidence, with resilience, with passion? Results dont happen immediately but the development of this internal-skill through the training of ones mind can be key to breaking free of negative cycles and achieving better results faster.