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In this episode you’ll learn:
- The messy middle of the hero’s journey and overcoming hardship
- The 3 common themes for success in any endeavour
- The power of daily routines
Is it possible to create a successful career in music today?
WhiiseCon founder and creator, Tommy Darker, believes so.
When Tommy quit the army he couldn’t imagine the life he leads now.
Taking lessons he had learned with him.
Today he teaches aspiring musicians how to carve a path through the territory of artistry and creative entrepreneurship;
In a digital world that is becoming increasing complex to navigate.
Hear how Tommy quit the stability army to succeed in the music industry.
And why Tommy has created a new online conference for musicians collaborating with some of the very best in the music industry today.
We get deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities our digital world has to offer.
And the key themes to succeeding with any creative project…
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
[00:58] Introducing Tommy Darker.
[04:17] How Tommy became a musician.
[07:02] Where Tommy found his courage.
[07:39] Life as a movie.
[09:28] Who WhiiseCon is for.
[12:13] The messy middle part of this with successful careers.
The Hero’s journey
[13:30] The musicians’ hero’s journey.
[14:35] The aims of WhiiseCon.
[15:45] Where the idea for WhiiseCon came form.
[17:00] Common themes and how Tommy put WhiiseCon together.
[17:40] Limiting beliefs.
[19:43] Mindset.
What it takes to succeed
[21:30] The biggest mistakes musicians are making today.
[24:38] Discipline and persistence.
[25:54] The power of daily routines.
[27:20] How long it takes to change a habit.
[28:55] Having a sense of mission.
Shifting our mindset for the future
[29:50] Big changes Tommy has seen in the music industry
[32:40] Artificial intelligence – a more personalised future.
[36:05] Can you create a successful career in music today?
[38:27] The life Tommy leads now.
Mastery and growth
[40:18] The mission of human beings.
[41:15] Where the money for WhiiseCon is going to and why.
[42:55] The advice Tommy would give to a younger Tommy.
[44:15] Who has inspired Tommy recently.
[47:18] Where to learn more about Tommy and WhiiseCon.
[47:56] Where the name WhiiseCon came from.
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Quotes from this episode (click to tweet:):
- “I make sure my intention…is in line with what I believe”
- “Hard work is something we underestimate”
- “Consistency makes things easier”
- “The digital world…it’s a shift in mindset…not just a shift in tactics”
- “The everyday person next to you can teach you something”
- “Ask anyone for advice…they’ll feel appreciated…people will give you advice”
- “I’ve seen so much kindness in the world”
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