I'm a rapper and I'm still in school, no one supports me or see's the vision in me, but i watch your videos in the morning and during lunch breaks and evenings to get fuel to achieve my goals
Never quit bro, no matter how hard it gets just know that it drives you to be better.Stay consistent and stay Committed. Hope you achieve great success and opportunities in the years to come, from a fellow Rapper/Producer
Aquatic Leaks send me some links to tracks, little homie. ain’t much but i know how it feels tryna make music when you lose motivation from the lack of support, shits rough. But if you’re still creating, send me a link and I’ll check you out ASAP
Coldfange samurai like I said to other dude, send a link my way so i can check you out. it’s hard as hell sometimes tryna produce w no support, but fuck it man. i got you let’s go
"I'm not good enough" - I will be good if i put more time and effort into music. No one is born with all the talents. You need to keep practicing and keep getting better.
I was lazy. Fear of fame. I was abused as a child and always told i wasnt worth it. I know my why and i appreciate the clarity i needed. Great commentary sir
"Ill work on it tommorow" "My friends want to play video games with me" "im scared ill get writers block" "i dont know how to play the piano i cant make melodies". Day by fucking day i say these things, especially when i think of an amazing melody in my head and i want to create it into a song and i just put that melody on a hold and end up forgetting what it was the next hour. Laziness is my #1 flaw in my life and for some reason i cant change it but i want to change it i need to change it. Thank you adam for this video
my biggest excuse was I cant do it because all the people I cared for who told me I would fail were right. but it was me who made the choice to be around those people and I made the choice to believe them and I held myself down with words that never came from me. so I decided to stop talking to the people I loved who didnt see potential in me. i decided to fill my mind with motivational words and now i see my choice is powerful. I've had thousands of excuses why I could not succeed because i put them there through staying in a toxic environment. now I choose to hear people like you speak so I can find a positive purpose through crafting a positive environment. thank you for your output it's going to do amazing things for amazing people
Feeling way more free after watching your video you´ve talked about nearly all of my problems and "if you act like somebody, you´ll be somebody" motivates me so much. Its just this little sentence but i think thats the key.
My number one excuse is "I don't have the right equipment. Specifically I don't have a laptop." But I do have a guitar so I'm ready to start practicing every day and saving money for a laptop. Thank you, Adam, for this video. I'll see you in the next one
Great video again Ivy! What works for me is thinking: every effort I put in is extra. Whether this is regarding producing music or going to the gym for example, every little bit of effort adds up. As a fulltime producer I've found that even those days without inspiration and feeling like shit add up in the end. It's the amount of hours you put in and eventually, something will come. And so does motivation! :)
Thank you for this. I struggle every day to find the motivation to mix, even when I love the music, it's just a lot of hard work that doesn't always seem as appealing as vegging out on the sofa. Your last point about "sense of urgency" is particularly helpful.
I was in bands straight out of high school for over 10 years and we got screwed over time and time again. This basically shut me off to the idea of sharing my music or attempting to get out there and make something of myself. It wasn't until recently that I identified that this was the thing holding me back. I would bounce back and forth from project to project never actually completing anything. I have finally put all that behind me by doing exactly what you and Simon Sinek are preaching, finding my why! I want to do what I love day in and day out and be able to support my family doing so. This has lit a fire under me! I have focused on a single project and have focused on improving my musical prowess from all aspects: writing, recording , mixing and the business side of things as well. Watching your videos helps keep me that way so thanks and keep doin what you do!
dope video. my greatest excuse has been fear of success. ever since I quit my job, I've been running at that fear. Facing it. each day is difficult. some days I want to give up. Experience self doubt, and new entreprenuial types of depression that I didn't know existed. still pushing. actively building a new routine. thanks.
Keep at it Chazz! You have taken a great leap and that takes more courage than most people have today! In chasing your dreams you are doing what few have the guts to. So let your own courage be your motivation, you got this!
i have so many excuses and i feel like i have been controlled by my fear my whole life. heres a few of them: 1. im not good enough anyways 2.im way too tired all the time the list goes on. sorry about the lenghty comment but i really have to get this out: i have so much passion and ambition but fear of not being successful makes me procrastinate, making me more and more depressed. everytime i think about why i get suicidal is because im not, and have not been following my dreams. i need someone to believe in me but i know that the hard truth is that i have to start believing in myself. as hard as it is to make productive steps its a million times harder to live with the regret that i could have done something about it , but didnt
Stefan Klassen Same, but I’m currently taking online voice and ukulele lessons, so hopefully I will be good enough soon. I’m also in the middle of writing my first song, which I’m planning on producing once written (something I’ve never done before!). Hopefully, if all goes well, I can convince my parents to let me try TH-cam for a year and see where it goes. Anyway, I know how hard it can be, but you have to do what’s best for you. I recommend that you use this time to get better at what you want to do, implement it as a hobby and see where it goes. Hopefully, you find the courage to go after your dreams and they all come true
Thank you for this. I’ve postponed a single I’m releasing because I felt like it wasn’t good enough. Now, I have the motivation to go home and MAKE it good enough. Thank you, man.
I love how visceral and heavy your message hits, how much power you give us viewers in the form of your knowledge. I've been too lazy and you called me out on getting home and just laying down, play games not working on the craft. Now I believe that standing and workout out when I get sluggish and taking out the guitar and laptop everyday will keep me on track. Thank you bunches! -ab
Adam, I gotta say this video pissed me off for the sole reason that you called me out on every little thing. Honestly, your content makes me reevaluate everything and brings me back to the basics. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is or which video I watch, every single one of them leave me feeling like I can take on the world. You are seriously the most inspirational person I have had the pleasure of coming across. Thank you for everything you do and for actually believing in us... probably more than some of us do ourselves. Much love, man!
Everytime I'm feeling out of it and end up finding this video pop up in my feed again. I love you're example of using the suit as a reference of focus. It always keeps me in check and reminds me how I need to be.
Hey Adam! First of all, thank you. You always find the right words to get me going. Here’s my story: Six years ago I left my country to make better money so I could support my goals in the music industry.I worked my ass off 12-14 hours a day 6 days a week and I saved up a lot of money to achieve what I planned, but that’s when sh*t happened. My family got into a financial crisis and I had to decide whether I help them or keep on track what I had in mind. Needless to say I chose the first option, even further I had to take a large amount of loan too... I felt lost, this shattered my dreams/goals, even though I was happy I could help out my family, but all my 4 years of hard work just flushed down the toilet. Ever since I felt burnt out, mentally broken, I felt old to “make” it, felt like I wouldnt be able to do it all over again, but thanks to you I’m on track again and hence the disadvantage and some days being harder, I’m gonna make it right and keep on grindin’... thanks man. Cheers, Adam
Hey Adam! Amateur TH-camr here and day job worker... This video was great and I have appreciated your videos for a long time now. I've learned a lot from you. I still have a long way to go to get where I want to be.. Thanks for sharing some great pointers and doing your best to share your knowledge. You are great man!! Take care.
I make a lot of excuses like I’m too tired or I lack the necessary resources to try. I also don’t “Act as if” and have lost the confidence in myself to believe that I can pursue music. I tend to get caught up in the comparison trap as well, feeling that my capabilities wouldn’t measure up or make its mark. I’ve definitely lost the “Why” or the purpose behind doing music in the first place. My solution would be to 1. reconnect with why I decided to do music, 2. Fight the feelings of laziness making a conscious effort to go against the bad habits I’ve created. 3. Implement more physical, mental and spiritual self care and awareness. 4. Recognize and be grateful for MY unique perspective and gift of music, finding FUN ways to increase and grow in my niche
"I'm too slow" has always been my excuse I'm a music student with 5 Pro Tools certificates from South Africa...I started making beats officially at 24 when I got a bursary to study.....I know I have it in me succeed in music but I havr alotta self doubt that I'm tryna fix I mean I was janitor in 2nd year bcoz I needed some money
My music always end up sounding shitty, my ideas aren’t as good as they were some months ago, i really don’t like my songs anymore. I wish my tracks sounded better, were more catchy, had a great vocals to accomplish them, so they could actually stream. My ideas always sound so used and unoriginal, i always find mistakes in my songs once they are posted, and i have been producing for 4 and a half years. I feel like i am really close to giving up on producing even though it’s my biggest dream and the only thing i want to to with my life. I really am trying to fix it tho, but this is really going nowhere
So what it sounds shitty? You're not gonna have the perfect song every time. Keep making music everyday. Pull from inspiration in your life and just make music about it. Start befriending other musicians and build with them. Bro keep your head up, shit will get better.
Hi Adam. This is Dave Jay from NYC. I found your vids. on YT a few weeks ago or so, and I am so glad I have. Thank you for the perspective, knowledge and inspiration you provide from the benefit of your experience. This is my 1st comment on one of your posts. I've been taking notes, and trying to juggle all of my creative endeavors. I've begun to change over time and increase motivation, (w/ the help of my very motivated wife--she helped me change my diet, finances, and entire "paradigm" for the better). My biggest ongoing excuse has been: : "I don't know what to do, and how to do it consistently" (part overwhelm from the number of things to do, and knowledge as to how to do it well). But, over recent months, I've been studying your vids., as well as those of Damian Keyes, Tom Jackson, and even Mark Cuban (about having that entrepreneurial mindset), and it's all improving. Please keep goin'! You're doin' great work!
Great video as always but I have to ask, did you forget to edit out the scenes between 08:30 and 09:30? Between 12:17 and 12:23 made me catch my breathe a little bit because those are words I have never heard said aimed at a group of people including me. I look after my son all day without help, so once he is in bed and my husband is home from work I just want to spend time with him, not in separate rooms whilst I record a video. I am also guilty of something you mentioned in a past video, I feel like everything needs to be perfect with the way I look before I record a video. I have been taking steps to combat that since watching your video made me realise that it is something I am guilty of.
To be completely honest I totally missed those restarts while editing. Lol. It just goes to show that I stumble on my words sometimes, but I don't let it slow me down. It takes time and practice to get comfortable with being on camera. A couple years ago I would have probably deleted the video because of that editing mistake. Now I embrace it so people can see I'm human too. I really appreciate your continued support.
Really do appreciate when you bring up the parts where you said "Act as if" and sense of urgency. Recently, been making so much of excuses and had been laying around my bed and play mobile games which I used to really hate gaming. Really good!
Thank you so much!!! This was one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched!! Usually my excuses are "I don't have the time" and "The result won't even be that good, or as good as another person's". Just realised none of that matters.
Facts bro.... My life was trash b4 I finally woke up💯🙏🙏🙏 My life's hard as hell n never perfect but when I tell myself I'm ok n start looking around at everything , I have good days. Triggers can inspire ideas but also can kill ur vibe n path. These r some things I do everyday now....beside beIN a father n job cuz that's automatic.. 👉Eat right, stay hidrated, better sleep, follow schedule, interact, promote, listen to up n coming artists, stay away from negativity, watch help vids, exercise n create!!! There's more but this good 4 now
This has helped me more than anything. I had a dream of being a musician since I was 5 years old and went to my first concert. I joined my first band at 12 and went rolling heavy with many other bands until I was 18 and gained some traction. And when other members started living their own lives I lost motivation, but the dream never died. And to answer your question, my excuse was always “one day” but this video made me realize it should be “why not today?” Seriously your words are inspirational and I apologize for seeing this so late. Currently going into my house to write more guitar and lyrics. Thank you for the video and I can’t wait to see more!!
My problem is I’m lazy at times, I’m tryna work on a mix right now. But my ass keeps wanting to watch TH-cam videos or just play my game. But now I’m tryna work one song now, I’m tired of feeling that non motivational life & people actually like my music. Glad I found this video
one thing that helps me a lot is trying to keep my DAW open on my pc as often as I can. Always having it there so I can put down some notes when I get ideas is a good tactic imo.
I found your channel a few days ago and started binging all your older videos. I'm not in the music industry, I'm a writer, but I find so much of what you say relevant. In fact, it's refreshing to hear motivational talks from someone in a different profession. That suit metaphor is bang on, btw. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Everyone wants to produce music, until it’s time to produce music.😄. Video is spot on. I have no excuses. I don’t want to make music enough at that time. We know this is the only truth. You either want to or you don’t.
This video helped a lot. Some days I am more motivated than others. I love making music. Im not in it for the money, I am in it to be my own boss, to make art and put it out there for other to hear. As long as I can make a living making music, I am happy. But it is hard for me to put in the work that I need to put in. It might be depression, it might be my diet but I will do what it takes to constantly have the motivation to do what I love. Thank you
Mine is "i have plenty of time to do that tomorrow" and then i find myself looking at my piano for 30 minutes thinking that i should train but not actually doing it. This video showed me a very important point about trying to be a musician i was always scared i couldn't do it but screw that now i'll try to think that i want to show the world what i can do !
This video just answered my questions I thought there was something wrong with me but now I know why I’m so unmotivated it’s because I have a bad cycle I come home from work and I’ll sit on my phone and scroll through Facebook and I get tired because of the way I’m eating, it all makes sense now and sometimes I’ll even have a beer when trying to work on my music and it slows me down because it’s a depressant! I’m gonna change this all up I’m so tired of procrastinating this video has helped me so much!!
All bullshit aside, this was one of the most REAL videos I have ever watched, I felt as if you were talking directly to me especially around the 11:57 mark. Appreciate the therapy session. Much love!🤘💙
My number one excuse is that I am too tired. I work 5 days a week 11 hour days and I walk about 6 miles a day on average at my very fast pased customer service job. What I am gonna do is wake up earlier and suite up proper! You gotta show up for your own life not just work. I will be looking dapper on my days off as well and need to get my ass to the gym. Thanks for the tactics and insight. This possibly has brought life changing value into my life. Thanks for showing up brother.
I always get home and go straight to my bed. Sometimes I feel I can get up and get inspired but that’s what really keeps me from doing what I love is being exhausted which like you said is probably from diet. I want to start working out again and get back in a healthier state so that I can do what is best for me and what I love.
Man. You did everything right in this video. It woke me up cos I was in that zone you talked about...thank you for such a good video. Keep videos like this going...
I'm an on learning sing, songwriter, music producer. i'm a senior in high school, track athlete, worker at a mcdoanlds. this has helped a lot. ive always been thinking about my sense of emergency before watching this video and as of right now, my sense of emergency is to do what i love. to prove the american education system wrong that school doesn't always lead to a happy and successful life. to prove to myself that i too, AM ON TOP. my most used excuse, is that there isn't enough time, or that i'm actually mentally or physically exhauted from my day from either school and work, school and track, etc. im going to use all of my time i possibly can to continue pursuing my dream. right now, some people see that i have an admiration for the music industry in hopes of one day making it big. they laugh at me but will never in front of me and i know it. i will prove everbody wrong, once i prove myself.
Being stagnant often feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything my self. I’m aware that it’s not recommended but I just know I can do it and truly enjoy the process. So currently tying to structure a plan, set deadlines, organize and prioritize what I need to do. Lesss gooo! Mahalo for all you do brotha 🤙🏾
Wow you perfectly explained what has been happening to me. I work and everytime I get up I tell myself ill produce music and post it on TH-cam. Then after I come home I am tired and say ill do it later. Later turns into weeks and weeks turn into months.
I have been relying on a plethora of excuses hahah. Difficulty managing my sleep patterns leading to difficulty creating routine, lack of time management, lack of energy (also really struggle with fatigue/low iron and trying to heal my body holistically), freaking out over whether I'm even doing the right thing and having to step back from everything for a few weeks, depression etc etc etc, all of this has led to me still being barely halfway through my album (albeit basically a double album and I'm doing an EP on the side) after over 3 years of supposedly sloggin it out. I recently decided I need to cut the shit and wrote down a rough gameplan for getting all the songs recorded and sent to my mixing dude (brother!) in the next six months. I've done this sort of thing before and fallen right off track again so I'm going to keep feeding myself inspirational content like this, and I'm going to try and build a support network to hold me accountable, starting with putting the word out on facebook that if they're not seeing me reporting regularly on the progress of my music they should pick me up on it! I'll try what you said about moving around when I'm tired too :) Thanks again bruh! x
I just now watched your video. I never once heard of your channel but I was feeling low today I looked up why people lose motivation in to the TH-cam search bar I saw your video and clicked on it. What you said was true and to answer your last question my excuse is, I find my shelf to be completely out of energy and ideas to write lyrics for songs. And when I do write something it always sounds like the last song I wrote sad and angry. I can't seem to break the cycle no matter what I do. Not too mention my home life is always hectic. And the people I live with are loud. But when I stop trying to write lyrics or play my guitar I feel useless and depressed like the reasons why I do write/ play music is because I love it I love everything about it and it feels like it's the only thing I'm truly good at. But it's just hard I have all the time in the world to make music but I don't use it I just waste it. Thanks by the way your video opened up my eyes to what I should do.
My challenge at the moment is include study music production everyday or almost everyday. I live alone and work to support myself and I realised that I can’t wait has the “perfect” moment to study. I mean, would be way better if I don’t have to work, but as I have, what I can do is adapt my routine. Then, I started to wake up 5am, deleted my Instagram for while and practicing to say no to people and situations that no longer will help me in this journey. Between all of those challenges, I would say “say no” is essential and one of the most difficult. Cause if you say yes to everyone you say no to yourself at end of the day.
when the bad thoughts kick in after u make a song its the hardest thing to beat... its mostly anxiety based for me and makes me feel like im wasting my time and that i have to no hope in succeeding and that all my dreams are just dreams but then i try to tell my self to be motivated but it feels like its only a distraction, then when i do it again the thoughts get worse and again.
Hello I'm Jake and I am a musician and wanting to go to school for music production cuz music has been the biggest part of my life it got me through everything my excuse is that all my life I was told by all my peers and teachers that I was talented and I reached a point of not trying so hard in fact maybe not trying at all becuz I let it get to my head saying dude you already proved it talented what else is there to prove? That has been my biggest wall I ever had to break down until I watched your video I'll admit it I been lazy I have been making excuses to avoid it. From this day till the end of my days I will work my ass off to get to where I want to be. I want to say thank you for this video. It makes me want to when I am older that when I look back and see what I accomplished I want to say i am proud that i did that. Looking forward for more of your content😁
*I'm an 18-year-old lithuanian btw* Depression. Slump. A dream that seems too unreachable and unrealistic. The last year of highschool, exams, stress, expectations. But I have a very strong 'WHY' in me, which is to create what I needed and wished I had when I was a child. To create a better future, to create more opurturities for kids now, like I was before. For dreams that are difficult to reach. That is my 'WHY'. To create music, build my brand, create a name and then use that known name to create an Entertanment buisness/ school, where with other people that have the same goal as me (btw I have not found thouse people yet) we would create a school for teens with dance classes, singing classes and all the needed knowladge for the entertainment busness. It's a vague disription of my dream, but thats my dream. The the thing that sucks the motivation out of me is (depression, but not about that) the fear of not being able to finish school. I was so out of it for a long time, due to mental ilness, that now I feel very unprepared for the exams, with very limited amount of energy to catch up. That is what causes stress, which results in a depression slump and escapism into Tv-series, movies, k-pop, IG, TikTok and other time-consuming things. And to answer your last question: yes, I fu**ing enjoyed it. But truely, thank you. You motivate and teach me the needed information. And I am very grateful. I hope you become very famous, but more importantly, I hope you rech you most impossible dreams.
Okay I'm going to be honest with you all here. My biggest excuse, I think it's that there's just so much to learn that it's overwhelming. The thing is though, every little thing that I put my all into learning actually succeeds, yet somehow I always manage to face another problem right after and basically give up/procrastinate straight away. I know that I can and WILL learn from it, just based on experience, but constantly seeing everything that's wrong really destroys morale. Now, my biggest trigger is definitely just not putting in ANY amount of work in a day. I can easily go a full week producing but as said above, at a point I usually stop. Now, I'd say to myself "oh, just one day off won't hurt", but it REALLY does. As you said, "a day turns into a week, a month, a year", and you're absolutely right. I haven't done anything for a month and a half just because I wanted to take one day off - and this certainly isn't the first time this has happened. Don't forget games, diet, and leaving it until night then saying "not enough time." I've done just about anything to procrastinate - even mundane household chores. Thank you for this video, you've allowed me to really explore my weaknesses in depth so I can try to get past them. I'll do my best to develop a plan and make proper habits, as well as dedicate at least 20mins per day even if I'm not feeling it. I promise you, people reading this comment, that I will try my hardest from here on in and I really, *really* hope you do too.
My excuse is I don’t have all the time in the world to do what I really want in a day. I have all the time, I’m just not utilizing it wisely. Coming in to this video I was shallow on how to manage my days, thanks for lightning the fire back into me to show the world anything is possible.
I’m trying to publish my first music EP in next few months. There is many reasons why im doing it and the biggest reason is that I don’t want to make my life a one big cycle. You know that everyday is similar to another. I have always feared that. But yea I’m putting in the work and let’s see what happens🤷🏼♂️
I'm a Violinist and my biggest excuses "I am not as good as them and I'm too boring" and "I don't have the equipment to do something of quality". I have to work on my self confidence and stop comparing myself to everyone, because I know I have something to offer, because I've been playing for 11 years now, and I'm 22. I'm gonna execute on my IG strategy with what I have available (my phone).
I really enjoyed the video. The only thing I would disagree with is "act to be somebody" tip. As if you are not already somebody and by being successful that would make you more. You are already complete. You might have ambition, but never rely entirely in labels like being "successfull" in order to find happiness. Anyways keep the work, amazing content ❤️
something that I been using as a excuse is not seeing anything happen, and wondering if im doing enough to better myself to become a full time music producer. My name is Daquan Curtis I live in Washington D.C. I am really nervous when it comes down to talking to new people. I started working at a coffee shop and I have to break that fear by talking to new people and that helped me a lot. the people who owns the shop created it from the ground up and they inspire me to get off my ass, stop playing video games all the time and kick starting my career. I am currently applying to colleges so I can learn more about music theory and meet and socialize with people that's just like me.
My Dude...you hit the nail right on the head...Thats why I do what I do...the Motivation,fitness ,music connection...in the Rad Network...Thanks man!!!
I wish I started music production earlier. I feel slightly diminished when I find out the song I'm listening to was created by someone younger who got into music production at ages like 13 or 14. But I know it's not too late, it never is. My #1 excuse is: I'll wait for my next holiday when I'll have plenty of time to work on and develop my skills during my free time because school is demanding so much from me now... But it really isn't. Thanks for the video.
I am a 46 yr old part-time producer of jazz/soul/r&b., and sometimes hip hop. I think fear has gripped me from being all that I can be in music. I’m afraid to put my music out there for judgement and maybe a bit unsure of the processes, like uploading music to TH-cam. . I do it for the passion first, not so much for money or notoriety at this point.
@@natalierose4273 wow. This was interesting to read. I also have gone trough almost the same situations as you are. I have also learned alot about life bechause i've been smokin and dealing with these feelings and all.. I'm only 17, but addicted to smokin. It's probably not that bad as others addiction, but it's bad for me. Quitting is like a hard videogame. You go trough the levels and when you finish the game you get an reward.
@@natalierose4273 Yeah cigarettes are my number one addiction. No matter how much i use other nicotine products, i always go back to cigs. And yeah someobody has a lot worse addiction to something than i have to cigs, but what is bad addiction? We all have our own addictions and thoughts and everything, so when i say bad addiction, it´s bad for me, Maybe not for others, but it´s mine, my own. So if my friend has heroin addiction, should i think like "Well, this dude has worse addiction than me. I don´t have rights to complain about my addiction". Nah, that just brings you down on your quitting. I like this conversation, but it´s kinda difficult to speak with these supermega terms when i´m not native english speaker. I´m from Finland, You?
I started making music 1.5 yrs ago and day by day i was gaining more and more interest in production but when the time passed , due to some matters i reduced my time in making music on the DAW and by the passing time that interest which i had in making music has reduced so much that i don't even gain even a little interest in opening my DAW and start production again , I love to hear to different artist and want to produce like them but i don't know where my interest has gone in producing music . Now i spend my time listening to many Artists and DJ's . I don't know how can i start production again and build the same interest again that i had 1.5 yrs. ago . I want to get that fire in my ass again 🔥 , but dont know how .
This happens to everybody, especially when you haven't made money from it yet or it's become a way of supporting yourself. Sometimes you need a long break. I've been there
You've said everything I needed to know! And also, didn't know you have to deal with hypothyroidism, I have to take one levothyroxine pill every morning, I'm struggling with sedentary lifestyle. I'm just sitting here waiting for my audio interface Scarlett, I bought it last week. I'm composing my music again (I have more than 15 songs), after 10 years of no music (because of social presion and stuff). There was an awakening in my soul, heart, and then I said "screw this! I need to make music, I've always played music, violin (Suzuki Method), guitar, drums, bass, studied music theory, everything about music, since when I was a child! I can't live being something I don't want to be, I need to be someone, etc." So, I'm waiting for my audio interface, I have my bass guitar ready, tomorrow I'm goin to sell some old and new clothes at the flea market, make some money, buy a guitar, and start writing with real instruments (I'm composing with Guitar Pro 7)! Also, I will have a more healthy lifestyle, and I will work hard, very hard. I have a friend and he is a music producer, he's trying to help me, he wants me to play music and record an album for free! another friend wants to play with me, there's a lot of opportunities and I have to do this. Three months of sleepless nights and now it's the time. Even though I live in a country where is difficult to live as a musician, I will never let anything to let me down. Sorry for the long text, I just want to thank you, for this video, and say to all the people: don't live dreaming! You have to fulfill your destiny! The time is now, you have to fight! Thank you very much! You have a like and a new subscriber! Greetings from Chile! PD: Sorry for my english!
Having trouble with quantity vs quality of music in this modern age. I committed to put up a song once a week on youtube but then other musicians focus a lot more on quality than quantity. But if you look at Picasso, he produced so many of his art and I also believe a ted talk mentioned that the more you produce the more chances you will get heard. Just like Mozart too I think, he just produced a ton of work so that it was easier for it to get caught by some net of listeners in the world. Solution? Just trying to allow time in the day for creativity to work. Sometimes its good, sometimes it's crap, but that's ok... and this is the mentality I try to work off of.
There’s this whole cliche about “the grind”. There is truth to it. But look. If your an ordinary person with a full time job and responsibilities there is no rule whatsoever that you have to come home and “grind” for 5 hours. Of course your not going to be motivated! your only human and can only do so much! Instead listen to your body. If that means just putting in 20 min. to write 1 lyric of a song that night and that’s all you have time for YOU WIN. Today I listened back to some tracks I wrote a couple days ago in my car. Tomorrow I’ll put in a couple hours of guitar time. Maybe some days I’ll put in the 10 hours. It’s the small victories. The bunts and base hits. If your swinging for home runs all the time of course your going to miss more and thus lose motivation. There are people who TRULY have it in their blood to come home and “grind” till 1am everyday and God bless em but those people are rare honestly. If you find room to quit your job and pursue hard by all means, for the rest of us do what you can when you can but just do it!
Enjoyed it lots Adam ! Thank you. And it's really that problem that I have that I often get sluggish through out the day and self worth seems to fluctate too. Also have been making excuses sometimes. But yeah I can add going for a walk and working out both help a lot ! :) Keep up the good stuff :)
Thanks alot .....I fellt very happy.i have this habitat of getting lazy after coming up from night shifts and my poor parents trust me and bought me some awesome equipment to prove my self.letf school.left college,but yet I need to start from this very own moment to plan and get things sorted out...love you for this amazing video...thanks ..
Thank You 🥺 What more can I say? Omg, Did I just become emotional😛 You are doing a great job because most important part in achieving something is staying motivated and you are keeping us motivated 💯🔥
I'm a rapper and I'm still in school, no one supports me or see's the vision in me, but i watch your videos in the morning and during lunch breaks and evenings to get fuel to achieve my goals
Man I'm glad that you're finding value in my videos. Thanks for watching!
Never quit bro, no matter how hard it gets just know that it drives you to be better.Stay consistent and stay Committed. Hope you achieve great success and opportunities in the years to come, from a fellow Rapper/Producer
Me too but when people makes me feel with no value I feel I can't do it 😭
Aquatic Leaks send me some links to tracks, little homie. ain’t much but i know how it feels tryna make music when you lose motivation from the lack of support, shits rough. But if you’re still creating, send me a link and I’ll check you out ASAP
Coldfange samurai like I said to other dude, send a link my way so i can check you out. it’s hard as hell sometimes tryna produce w no support, but fuck it man. i got you let’s go
80% of my excuses would be
"I have no mood to do this right now, I don't have an inspiration to do this... Let's try another time"
exactly brother
I have the same like you
Is there Any tips to this kind of excuses ?
A Wanderer did you find any tips?
error no, If I try to do it by force, There is no inspiration ls comes up.
"I never have the time" Realizing now, I have all the time in the world to do it right now. Thanks Adam
Absolutely. We all have time for things we make a priority. Thanks for watching man!
same here in a sense, I just feel I have way too many distractions in my household rn but I’m reality is that there are others that have nothing.
This "Act as if" is so important. If you Act As If your dream is already true, that feeling of having it will provide actions that get you there.
"I'm not good enough" - I will be good if i put more time and effort into music. No one is born with all the talents. You need to keep practicing and keep getting better.
I was lazy. Fear of fame. I was abused as a child and always told i wasnt worth it. I know my why and i appreciate the clarity i needed. Great commentary sir
Good luck! 😊❤️
You probably came to this video cause you want your music to be heard…that moment’s coming fam. Just you wait ❤️
The whole world’s gonna hear you 👏🏻
"Ill work on it tommorow" "My friends want to play video games with me" "im scared ill get writers block" "i dont know how to play the piano i cant make melodies". Day by fucking day i say these things, especially when i think of an amazing melody in my head and i want to create it into a song and i just put that melody on a hold and end up forgetting what it was the next hour. Laziness is my #1 flaw in my life and for some reason i cant change it but i want to change it i need to change it. Thank you adam for this video
my biggest excuse was I cant do it because all the people I cared for who told me I would fail were right. but it was me who made the choice to be around those people and I made the choice to believe them and I held myself down with words that never came from me. so I decided to stop talking to the people I loved who didnt see potential in me. i decided to fill my mind with motivational words and now i see my choice is powerful. I've had thousands of excuses why I could not succeed because i put them there through staying in a toxic environment. now I choose to hear people like you speak so I can find a positive purpose through crafting a positive environment. thank you for your output it's going to do amazing things for amazing people
Feeling way more free after watching your video you´ve talked about nearly all of my problems and "if you act like somebody, you´ll be somebody" motivates me so much. Its just this little sentence but i think thats the key.
This video is probably going to change my life. Everything, every detail you said is so accurate.
DJ Jackar same bro. Wanna collab?
My #1 excuse has been “Its too hard” not gonna lie this is holding me back! Hard habit to break
that "ACT AS IF" part made me wanna stand up😂💯
My number one excuse is "I don't have the right equipment. Specifically I don't have a laptop." But I do have a guitar so I'm ready to start practicing every day and saving money for a laptop. Thank you, Adam, for this video. I'll see you in the next one
“Im tired” and “I’m cold” and “I never have the time” I realize I have all the time and I can just put on a sweater. Tysm!
Great video again Ivy! What works for me is thinking: every effort I put in is extra. Whether this is regarding producing music or going to the gym for example, every little bit of effort adds up. As a fulltime producer I've found that even those days without inspiration and feeling like shit add up in the end. It's the amount of hours you put in and eventually, something will come. And so does motivation! :)
Nothing but facts was spoken here.
I appreciate ya bro. Thank you.
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Thank you for this. I struggle every day to find the motivation to mix, even when I love the music, it's just a lot of hard work that doesn't always seem as appealing as vegging out on the sofa. Your last point about "sense of urgency" is particularly helpful.
With your help, I’ve kept my motivation pretty high and have made some more music since you gave me your amazing advice! You’re the real deal, Adam!
Happy to hear that Dan. Keep at it bro!
I was in bands straight out of high school for over 10 years and we got screwed over time and time again. This basically shut me off to the idea of sharing my music or attempting to get out there and make something of myself. It wasn't until recently that I identified that this was the thing holding me back. I would bounce back and forth from project to project never actually completing anything. I have finally put all that behind me by doing exactly what you and Simon Sinek are preaching, finding my why! I want to do what I love day in and day out and be able to support my family doing so. This has lit a fire under me! I have focused on a single project and have focused on improving my musical prowess from all aspects: writing, recording , mixing and the business side of things as well. Watching your videos helps keep me that way so thanks and keep doin what you do!
dope video.
my greatest excuse has been fear of success. ever since I quit my job, I've been running at that fear. Facing it. each day is difficult. some days I want to give up. Experience self doubt, and new entreprenuial types of depression that I didn't know existed. still pushing. actively building a new routine.
thanks.
Keep at it Chazz! You have taken a great leap and that takes more courage than most people have today! In chasing your dreams you are doing what few have the guts to. So let your own courage be your motivation, you got this!
i have so many excuses and i feel like i have been controlled by my fear my whole life. heres a few of them:
1. im not good enough anyways
2.im way too tired all the time
the list goes on. sorry about the lenghty comment but i really have to get this out:
i have so much passion and ambition but fear of not being successful makes me procrastinate, making me more and more depressed. everytime i think about why i get suicidal is because im not, and have not been following my dreams. i need someone to believe in me but i know that the hard truth is that i have to start believing in myself. as hard as it is to make productive steps its a million times harder to live with the regret that i could have done something about it , but didnt
Stefan Klassen Same, but I’m currently taking online voice and ukulele lessons, so hopefully I will be good enough soon. I’m also in the middle of writing my first song, which I’m planning on producing once written (something I’ve never done before!). Hopefully, if all goes well, I can convince my parents to let me try TH-cam for a year and see where it goes. Anyway, I know how hard it can be, but you have to do what’s best for you. I recommend that you use this time to get better at what you want to do, implement it as a hobby and see where it goes. Hopefully, you find the courage to go after your dreams and they all come true
Thank you for this. I’ve postponed a single I’m releasing because I felt like it wasn’t good enough. Now, I have the motivation to go home and MAKE it good enough. Thank you, man.
I love how visceral and heavy your message hits, how much power you give us viewers in the form of your knowledge. I've been too lazy and you called me out on getting home and just laying down, play games not working on the craft. Now I believe that standing and workout out when I get sluggish and taking out the guitar and laptop everyday will keep me on track. Thank you bunches! -ab
Adam, I gotta say this video pissed me off for the sole reason that you called me out on every little thing. Honestly, your content makes me reevaluate everything and brings me back to the basics. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is or which video I watch, every single one of them leave me feeling like I can take on the world. You are seriously the most inspirational person I have had the pleasure of coming across. Thank you for everything you do and for actually believing in us... probably more than some of us do ourselves. Much love, man!
Everytime I'm feeling out of it and end up finding this video pop up in my feed again. I love you're example of using the suit as a reference of focus. It always keeps me in check and reminds me how I need to be.
This is the most proffesionall producer I've ever seen
It’s the statistics that get to me, and the ‘logical’ thinking that “I just never will be.” Thanks Adam, the world needs more people like you.
Hey Adam! First of all, thank you. You always find the right words to get me going.
Here’s my story: Six years ago I left my country to make better money so I could support my goals in the music industry.I worked my ass off 12-14 hours a day 6 days a week and I saved up a lot of money to achieve what I planned, but that’s when sh*t happened. My family got into a financial crisis and I had to decide whether I help them or keep on track what I had in mind. Needless to say I chose the first option, even further I had to take a large amount of loan too...
I felt lost, this shattered my dreams/goals, even though I was happy I could help out my family, but all my 4 years of hard work just flushed down the toilet. Ever since I felt burnt out, mentally broken, I felt old to “make” it, felt like I wouldnt be able to do it all over again, but thanks to you I’m on track again and hence the disadvantage and some days being harder, I’m gonna make it right and keep on grindin’... thanks man.
Cheers, Adam
Hey Adam! Amateur TH-camr here and day job worker... This video was great and I have appreciated your videos for a long time now. I've learned a lot from you. I still have a long way to go to get where I want to be.. Thanks for sharing some great pointers and doing your best to share your knowledge. You are great man!! Take care.
I make a lot of excuses like I’m too tired or I lack the necessary resources to try. I also don’t “Act as if” and have lost the confidence in myself to believe that I can pursue music. I tend to get caught up in the comparison trap as well, feeling that my capabilities wouldn’t measure up or make its mark. I’ve definitely lost the “Why” or the purpose behind doing music in the first place.
My solution would be to
1. reconnect with why I decided to do music,
2. Fight the feelings of laziness making a conscious effort to go against the bad habits I’ve created.
3. Implement more physical, mental and spiritual self care and awareness.
4. Recognize and be grateful for MY unique perspective and gift of music, finding FUN ways to increase and grow in my niche
Thanks so much for this video! Awesome resource of reflection.
"I'm too slow" has always been my excuse I'm a music student with 5 Pro Tools certificates from South Africa...I started making beats officially at 24 when I got a bursary to study.....I know I have it in me succeed in music but I havr alotta self doubt that I'm tryna fix I mean I was janitor in 2nd year bcoz I needed some money
My music always end up sounding shitty, my ideas aren’t as good as they were some months ago, i really don’t like my songs anymore. I wish my tracks sounded better, were more catchy, had a great vocals to accomplish them, so they could actually stream. My ideas always sound so used and unoriginal, i always find mistakes in my songs once they are posted, and i have been producing for 4 and a half years. I feel like i am really close to giving up on producing even though it’s my biggest dream and the only thing i want to to with my life.
I really am trying to fix it tho, but this is really going nowhere
So what it sounds shitty? You're not gonna have the perfect song every time. Keep making music everyday. Pull from inspiration in your life and just make music about it. Start befriending other musicians and build with them. Bro keep your head up, shit will get better.
Hi Adam. This is Dave Jay from NYC. I found your vids. on YT a few weeks ago or so, and I am so glad I have. Thank you for the perspective, knowledge and inspiration you provide from the benefit of your experience. This is my 1st comment on one of your posts. I've been taking notes, and trying to juggle all of my creative endeavors. I've begun to change over time and increase motivation, (w/ the help of my very motivated wife--she helped me change my diet, finances, and entire "paradigm" for the better). My biggest ongoing excuse has been: : "I don't know what to do, and how to do it consistently" (part overwhelm from the number of things to do, and knowledge as to how to do it well). But, over recent months, I've been studying your vids., as well as those of Damian Keyes, Tom Jackson, and even Mark Cuban (about having that entrepreneurial mindset), and it's all improving. Please keep goin'! You're doin' great work!
Great video as always but I have to ask, did you forget to edit out the scenes between 08:30 and 09:30?
Between 12:17 and 12:23 made me catch my breathe a little bit because those are words I have never heard said aimed at a group of people including me.
I look after my son all day without help, so once he is in bed and my husband is home from work I just want to spend time with him, not in separate rooms whilst I record a video. I am also guilty of something you mentioned in a past video, I feel like everything needs to be perfect with the way I look before I record a video. I have been taking steps to combat that since watching your video made me realise that it is something I am guilty of.
To be completely honest I totally missed those restarts while editing. Lol. It just goes to show that I stumble on my words sometimes, but I don't let it slow me down. It takes time and practice to get comfortable with being on camera. A couple years ago I would have probably deleted the video because of that editing mistake. Now I embrace it so people can see I'm human too. I really appreciate your continued support.
Adam Ivy i respect that so much
@@adamivy it really is inspiring seeing you just jump straight into the next take and not being fazed by the mistake
9:20 I thought my brain was on skip
my excuses are: it’s too hard, i feel like i won’t succeed, I’ll do it tomorrow”. I really enjoy music, but I’m always lacking motivation.
Really do appreciate when you bring up the parts where you said "Act as if" and sense of urgency. Recently, been making so much of excuses and had been laying around my bed and play mobile games which I used to really hate gaming. Really good!
Thank you so much!!! This was one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched!! Usually my excuses are "I don't have the time" and "The result won't even be that good, or as good as another person's". Just realised none of that matters.
Facts bro.... My life was trash b4 I finally woke up💯🙏🙏🙏
My life's hard as hell n never perfect but when I tell myself I'm ok n start looking around at everything , I have good days. Triggers can inspire ideas but also can kill ur vibe n path.
These r some things I do everyday now....beside beIN a father n job cuz that's automatic..
👉Eat right, stay hidrated, better sleep, follow schedule, interact, promote, listen to up n coming artists, stay away from negativity, watch help vids, exercise n create!!! There's more but this good 4 now
This has helped me more than anything. I had a dream of being a musician since I was 5 years old and went to my first concert. I joined my first band at 12 and went rolling heavy with many other bands until I was 18 and gained some traction. And when other members started living their own lives I lost motivation, but the dream never died. And to answer your question, my excuse was always “one day” but this video made me realize it should be “why not today?” Seriously your words are inspirational and I apologize for seeing this so late. Currently going into my house to write more guitar and lyrics. Thank you for the video and I can’t wait to see more!!
My problem is I’m lazy at times, I’m tryna work on a mix right now. But my ass keeps wanting to watch TH-cam videos or just play my game. But now I’m tryna work one song now, I’m tired of feeling that non motivational life & people actually like my music. Glad I found this video
Stay focused on the big picture people, stay motivated
one thing that helps me a lot is trying to keep my DAW open on my pc as often as I can. Always having it there so I can put down some notes when I get ideas is a good tactic imo.
Great tip!
I found your channel a few days ago and started binging all your older videos. I'm not in the music industry, I'm a writer, but I find so much of what you say relevant. In fact, it's refreshing to hear motivational talks from someone in a different profession. That suit metaphor is bang on, btw. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
"I'm tired / I don't have the time".
I'm gonna change my habits / go to bed earlier and wake up earlier
Thank you so much for this video!
I guess "Act as if..." is very good advice. Kind of makes you believe that you're partially already there.
Everyone wants to produce music, until it’s time to produce music.😄. Video is spot on. I have no excuses. I don’t want to make music enough at that time. We know this is the only truth. You either want to or you don’t.
Absolutely. How bad does someone want it. That's the difference.
This video helped a lot. Some days I am more motivated than others. I love making music. Im not in it for the money, I am in it to be my own boss, to make art and put it out there for other to hear. As long as I can make a living making music, I am happy. But it is hard for me to put in the work that I need to put in. It might be depression, it might be my diet but I will do what it takes to constantly have the motivation to do what I love. Thank you
Mine is "i have plenty of time to do that tomorrow" and then i find myself looking at my piano for 30 minutes thinking that i should train but not actually doing it.
This video showed me a very important point about trying to be a musician i was always scared i couldn't do it but screw that now i'll try to think that i want to show the world what i can do !
Man, I was demotivated but your 3-minute intro brought my rage back. Back to writing. Thanks!
This video is even more relevant in 2020. I came your channel today specifically for motivation. There’s always that self doubt. Thank you .
This video just answered my questions I thought there was something wrong with me but now I know why I’m so unmotivated it’s because I have a bad cycle I come home from work and I’ll sit on my phone and scroll through Facebook and I get tired because of the way I’m eating, it all makes sense now and sometimes I’ll even have a beer when trying to work on my music and it slows me down because it’s a depressant! I’m gonna change this all up I’m so tired of procrastinating this video has helped me so much!!
All bullshit aside, this was one of the most REAL videos I have ever watched, I felt as if you were talking directly to me especially around the 11:57 mark. Appreciate the therapy session.
Much love!🤘💙
My number one excuse is that I am too tired. I work 5 days a week 11 hour days and I walk about 6 miles a day on average at my very fast pased customer service job. What I am gonna do is wake up earlier and suite up proper! You gotta show up for your own life not just work. I will be looking dapper on my days off as well and need to get my ass to the gym. Thanks for the tactics and insight. This possibly has brought life changing value into my life. Thanks for showing up brother.
I always get home and go straight to my bed. Sometimes I feel I can get up and get inspired but that’s what really keeps me from doing what I love is being exhausted which like you said is probably from diet. I want to start working out again and get back in a healthier state so that I can do what is best for me and what I love.
thanks for the help great videos! as always!
Man. You did everything right in this video. It woke me up cos I was in that zone you talked about...thank you for such a good video. Keep videos like this going...
I act as if someone needs to hear a song from me. That I can help them in some way. Gets me going. 😊
I'm an on learning sing, songwriter, music producer. i'm a senior in high school, track athlete, worker at a mcdoanlds. this has helped a lot. ive always been thinking about my sense of emergency before watching this video and as of right now, my sense of emergency is to do what i love. to prove the american education system wrong that school doesn't always lead to a happy and successful life. to prove to myself that i too, AM ON TOP. my most used excuse, is that there isn't enough time, or that i'm actually mentally or physically exhauted from my day from either school and work, school and track, etc. im going to use all of my time i possibly can to continue pursuing my dream. right now, some people see that i have an admiration for the music industry in hopes of one day making it big. they laugh at me but will never in front of me and i know it.
i will prove everbody wrong, once i prove myself.
I never could’ve found a better video about musical motivation.
Being stagnant often feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything my self. I’m aware that it’s not recommended but I just know I can do it and truly enjoy the process. So currently tying to structure a plan, set deadlines, organize and prioritize what I need to do. Lesss gooo! Mahalo for all you do brotha 🤙🏾
This is the best motivation related video I’ve ever seen on TH-cam.
Wow you perfectly explained what has been happening to me. I work and everytime I get up I tell myself ill produce music and post it on TH-cam. Then after I come home I am tired and say ill do it later. Later turns into weeks and weeks turn into months.
I have been relying on a plethora of excuses hahah. Difficulty managing my sleep patterns leading to difficulty creating routine, lack of time management, lack of energy (also really struggle with fatigue/low iron and trying to heal my body holistically), freaking out over whether I'm even doing the right thing and having to step back from everything for a few weeks, depression etc etc etc, all of this has led to me still being barely halfway through my album (albeit basically a double album and I'm doing an EP on the side) after over 3 years of supposedly sloggin it out. I recently decided I need to cut the shit and wrote down a rough gameplan for getting all the songs recorded and sent to my mixing dude (brother!) in the next six months. I've done this sort of thing before and fallen right off track again so I'm going to keep feeding myself inspirational content like this, and I'm going to try and build a support network to hold me accountable, starting with putting the word out on facebook that if they're not seeing me reporting regularly on the progress of my music they should pick me up on it! I'll try what you said about moving around when I'm tired too :) Thanks again bruh! x
I just now watched your video. I never once heard of your channel but I was feeling low today I looked up why people lose motivation in to the TH-cam search bar I saw your video and clicked on it.
What you said was true and to answer your last question my excuse is, I find my shelf to be completely out of energy and ideas to write lyrics for songs. And when I do write something it always sounds like the last song I wrote sad and angry. I can't seem to break the cycle no matter what I do. Not too mention my home life is always hectic. And the people I live with are loud. But when I stop trying to write lyrics or play my guitar I feel useless and depressed like the reasons why I do write/ play music is because I love it I love everything about it and it feels like it's the only thing I'm truly good at. But it's just hard I have all the time in the world to make music but I don't use it I just waste it.
Thanks by the way your video opened up my eyes to what I should do.
My challenge at the moment is include study music production everyday or almost everyday. I live alone and work to support myself and I realised that I can’t wait has the “perfect” moment to study. I mean, would be way better if I don’t have to work, but as I have, what I can do is adapt my routine. Then, I started to wake up 5am, deleted my Instagram for while and practicing to say no to people and situations that no longer will help me in this journey. Between all of those challenges, I would say “say no” is essential and one of the most difficult. Cause if you say yes to everyone you say no to yourself at end of the day.
thanks so much for all these tutorials and help adam! you definitely are my favourite place to find information about growing my channel!
Adam is doing so much good for the producing community
You coo bro. You got the self help/motivation thing going on and keep it down to earth. Thank you for the info and pep talk!
when the bad thoughts kick in after u make a song its the hardest thing to beat... its mostly anxiety based for me and makes me feel like im wasting my time and that i have to no hope in succeeding and that all my dreams are just dreams but then i try to tell my self to be motivated but it feels like its only a distraction, then when i do it again the thoughts get worse and again.
Hello I'm Jake and I am a musician and wanting to go to school for music production cuz music has been the biggest part of my life it got me through everything my excuse is that all my life I was told by all my peers and teachers that I was talented and I reached a point of not trying so hard in fact maybe not trying at all becuz I let it get to my head saying dude you already proved it talented what else is there to prove? That has been my biggest wall I ever had to break down until I watched your video I'll admit it I been lazy I have been making excuses to avoid it. From this day till the end of my days I will work my ass off to get to where I want to be. I want to say thank you for this video. It makes me want to when I am older that when I look back and see what I accomplished I want to say i am proud that i did that. Looking forward for more of your content😁
I run out of motivation everytime I see how many good musicians dont make it and there is a lot of musicians
Thank you so much, just wanted to say that. I swear I'll be better, better than anybody else!
*I'm an 18-year-old lithuanian btw*
Depression. Slump. A dream that seems too unreachable and unrealistic. The last year of highschool, exams, stress, expectations.
But I have a very strong 'WHY' in me, which is to create what I needed and wished I had when I was a child. To create a better future, to create more opurturities for kids now, like I was before. For dreams that are difficult to reach. That is my 'WHY'. To create music, build my brand, create a name and then use that known name to create an Entertanment buisness/ school, where with other people that have the same goal as me (btw I have not found thouse people yet) we would create a school for teens with dance classes, singing classes and all the needed knowladge for the entertainment busness. It's a vague disription of my dream, but thats my dream.
The the thing that sucks the motivation out of me is (depression, but not about that) the fear of not being able to finish school. I was so out of it for a long time, due to mental ilness, that now I feel very unprepared for the exams, with very limited amount of energy to catch up. That is what causes stress, which results in a depression slump and escapism into Tv-series, movies, k-pop, IG, TikTok and other time-consuming things.
And to answer your last question:
yes, I fu**ing enjoyed it.
But truely, thank you. You motivate and teach me the needed information. And I am very grateful. I hope you become very famous, but more importantly, I hope you rech you most impossible dreams.
Okay I'm going to be honest with you all here.
My biggest excuse, I think it's that there's just so much to learn that it's overwhelming. The thing is though, every little thing that I put my all into learning actually succeeds, yet somehow I always manage to face another problem right after and basically give up/procrastinate straight away. I know that I can and WILL learn from it, just based on experience, but constantly seeing everything that's wrong really destroys morale.
Now, my biggest trigger is definitely just not putting in ANY amount of work in a day. I can easily go a full week producing but as said above, at a point I usually stop. Now, I'd say to myself "oh, just one day off won't hurt", but it REALLY does. As you said, "a day turns into a week, a month, a year", and you're absolutely right. I haven't done anything for a month and a half just because I wanted to take one day off - and this certainly isn't the first time this has happened. Don't forget games, diet, and leaving it until night then saying "not enough time." I've done just about anything to procrastinate - even mundane household chores.
Thank you for this video, you've allowed me to really explore my weaknesses in depth so I can try to get past them. I'll do my best to develop a plan and make proper habits, as well as dedicate at least 20mins per day even if I'm not feeling it. I promise you, people reading this comment, that I will try my hardest from here on in and I really, *really* hope you do too.
you are a smart guy. i will listen to you're tips. thank you so much man. liked and subscribed
My excuse is I don’t have all the time in the world to do what I really want in a day. I have all the time, I’m just not utilizing it wisely. Coming in to this video I was shallow on how to manage my days, thanks for lightning the fire back into me to show the world anything is possible.
I’m trying to publish my first music EP in next few months. There is many reasons why im doing it and the biggest reason is that I don’t want to make my life a one big cycle. You know that everyday is similar to another. I have always feared that. But yea I’m putting in the work and let’s see what happens🤷🏼♂️
Adam, you are my go to for every question I have. Its like you open my eyes. Keep posting please
I'm a Violinist and my biggest excuses "I am not as good as them and I'm too boring" and "I don't have the equipment to do something of quality".
I have to work on my self confidence and stop comparing myself to everyone, because I know I have something to offer, because I've been playing for 11 years now, and I'm 22.
I'm gonna execute on my IG strategy with what I have available (my phone).
I really enjoyed the video. The only thing I would disagree with is "act to be somebody" tip. As if you are not already somebody and by being successful that would make you more. You are already complete. You might have ambition, but never rely entirely in labels like being "successfull" in order to find happiness. Anyways keep the work, amazing content ❤️
Hey Adam it's you're daily commenter here, the advice you're giving here is fucking awesome mate! :)
Great video...everything you spoke hit home almost word for word!
Happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to comment man.
something that I been using as a excuse is not seeing anything happen, and wondering if im doing enough to better myself to become a full time music producer. My name is Daquan Curtis I live in Washington D.C. I am really nervous when it comes down to talking to new people. I started working at a coffee shop and I have to break that fear by talking to new people and that helped me a lot. the people who owns the shop created it from the ground up and they inspire me to get off my ass, stop playing video games all the time and kick starting my career. I am currently applying to colleges so I can learn more about music theory and meet and socialize with people that's just like me.
My Dude...you hit the nail right on the head...Thats why I do what I do...the Motivation,fitness ,music connection...in the Rad Network...Thanks man!!!
I wish I started music production earlier. I feel slightly diminished when I find out the song I'm listening to was created by someone younger who got into music production at ages like 13 or 14. But I know it's not too late, it never is.
My #1 excuse is: I'll wait for my next holiday when I'll have plenty of time to work on and develop my skills during my free time because school is demanding so much from me now... But it really isn't. Thanks for the video.
I am a 46 yr old part-time producer of jazz/soul/r&b., and sometimes hip hop.
I think fear has gripped me from being all that I can be in music. I’m afraid to put my music out there for judgement and maybe a bit unsure of the processes, like uploading music to TH-cam. .
I do it for the passion first, not so much for money or notoriety at this point.
I like your personality and what you did with the place. Also I really appreciate your guidance through all of this. Thank you. 🙌🙌🙌
My excuses? 'My voice is too groggy from smoking.'
And, 'I'm too tired.'
Been trying to quit smoking for a long ass time.
J. F.G vape
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Try meditation when you have cravings. Not even late reply.
@@natalierose4273 wow. This was interesting to read. I also have gone trough almost the same situations as you are. I have also learned alot about life bechause i've been smokin and dealing with these feelings and all.. I'm only 17, but addicted to smokin. It's probably not that bad as others addiction, but it's bad for me. Quitting is like a hard videogame. You go trough the levels and when you finish the game you get an reward.
@@natalierose4273 Yeah cigarettes are my number one addiction. No matter how much i use other nicotine products, i always go back to cigs. And yeah someobody has a lot worse addiction to something than i have to cigs, but what is bad addiction? We all have our own addictions and thoughts and everything, so when i say bad addiction, it´s bad for me, Maybe not for others, but it´s mine, my own. So if my friend has heroin addiction, should i think like "Well, this dude has worse addiction than me. I don´t have rights to complain about my addiction". Nah, that just brings you down on your quitting. I like this conversation, but it´s kinda difficult to speak with these supermega terms when i´m not native english speaker. I´m from Finland, You?
Appreciate all the golden nuggets bro 💪 much love from Idaho
I started making music 1.5 yrs ago and day by day i was gaining more and more interest in production but when the time passed , due to some matters i reduced my time in making music on the DAW and by the passing time that interest which i had in making music has reduced so much that i don't even gain even a little interest in opening my DAW and start production again , I love to hear to different artist and want to produce like them but i don't know where my interest has gone in producing music . Now i spend my time listening to many Artists and DJ's . I don't know how can i start production again and build the same interest again that i had 1.5 yrs. ago . I want to get that fire in my ass again 🔥 , but dont know how .
This happens to everybody, especially when you haven't made money from it yet or it's become a way of supporting yourself. Sometimes you need a long break. I've been there
I like that you didn't edit out the takes for the diet topic, helps show that we're all human. Keep it up bro, you're doing awesome ✌
You've said everything I needed to know! And also, didn't know you have to deal with hypothyroidism, I have to take one levothyroxine pill every morning, I'm struggling with sedentary lifestyle. I'm just sitting here waiting for my audio interface Scarlett, I bought it last week. I'm composing my music again (I have more than 15 songs), after 10 years of no music (because of social presion and stuff). There was an awakening in my soul, heart, and then I said "screw this! I need to make music, I've always played music, violin (Suzuki Method), guitar, drums, bass, studied music theory, everything about music, since when I was a child! I can't live being something I don't want to be, I need to be someone, etc." So, I'm waiting for my audio interface, I have my bass guitar ready, tomorrow I'm goin to sell some old and new clothes at the flea market, make some money, buy a guitar, and start writing with real instruments (I'm composing with Guitar Pro 7)! Also, I will have a more healthy lifestyle, and I will work hard, very hard. I have a friend and he is a music producer, he's trying to help me, he wants me to play music and record an album for free! another friend wants to play with me, there's a lot of opportunities and I have to do this. Three months of sleepless nights and now it's the time. Even though I live in a country where is difficult to live as a musician, I will never let anything to let me down. Sorry for the long text, I just want to thank you, for this video, and say to all the people: don't live dreaming! You have to fulfill your destiny! The time is now, you have to fight! Thank you very much! You have a like and a new subscriber! Greetings from Chile!
PD: Sorry for my english!
Having trouble with quantity vs quality of music in this modern age. I committed to put up a song once a week on youtube but then other musicians focus a lot more on quality than quantity. But if you look at Picasso, he produced so many of his art and I also believe a ted talk mentioned that the more you produce the more chances you will get heard. Just like Mozart too I think, he just produced a ton of work so that it was easier for it to get caught by some net of listeners in the world. Solution? Just trying to allow time in the day for creativity to work. Sometimes its good, sometimes it's crap, but that's ok... and this is the mentality I try to work off of.
There’s this whole cliche about “the grind”. There is truth to it. But look. If your an ordinary person with a full time job and responsibilities there is no rule whatsoever that you have to come home and “grind” for 5 hours. Of course your not going to be motivated! your only human and can only do so much! Instead listen to your body. If that means just putting in 20 min. to write 1 lyric of a song that night and that’s all you have time for YOU WIN. Today I listened back to some tracks I wrote a couple days ago in my car. Tomorrow I’ll put in a couple hours of guitar time. Maybe some days I’ll put in the 10 hours. It’s the small victories. The bunts and base hits. If your swinging for home runs all the time of course your going to miss more and thus lose motivation. There are people who TRULY have it in their blood to come home and “grind” till 1am everyday and God bless em but those people are rare honestly. If you find room to quit your job and pursue hard by all means, for the rest of us do what you can when you can but just do it!
I agree 100%. Grinding until 1am isn't for everybody. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Enjoyed it lots Adam ! Thank you. And it's really that problem that I have that I often get sluggish through out the day and self worth seems to fluctate too. Also have been making excuses sometimes. But yeah I can add going for a walk and working out both help a lot ! :) Keep up the good stuff :)
Thanks for watching and the comment! I hope walking and exercising more helps your production increase man.
After a shit day, this was a great thing to show up on TH-cam this evening. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks alot .....I fellt very happy.i have this habitat of getting lazy after coming up from night shifts and my poor parents trust me and bought me some awesome equipment to prove my self.letf school.left college,but yet I need to start from this very own moment to plan and get things sorted out...love you for this amazing video...thanks ..
Thank You 🥺 What more can I say?
Omg, Did I just become emotional😛
You are doing a great job because most important part in achieving something is staying motivated and you are keeping us motivated 💯🔥