Instant Inspiration: Gandhi’s 10 Rules For Changing The World #musicians

[ 0 ] December 30, 2011 | NewRockstarPhilosophy

I found this on Tumblr: Gandhi’s top 10 fundamentals for changing the world. It’s meant for everyone, but looking at it from a musicians perspective can be quite interesting too.

Change yourself – This first fundamental is the key to all of the other ones. If want something changed on the outside we first must change it on the inside.
You are in control – Often people blame others for much of their situation, musicians even more so. Don’t fool yourself, the reason your album isn’t finished is because of you.
Forgive and let go – Still hate your drummer? Still think you should have got top billing? Still holding on to things that are sinking you? Let go and move on.
Without action you aren’t going anywhere - Your new video isn’t going to shoot itself.
Take care of this moment - Quite often in the hurry up and wait game of being a musician we don’t always notice how special the moment is. Appreciate that, because that’s all you have.
Everyone is human - John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, you are all human. I always find this levels the playing field, at least in theory.
Persist - Don’t quit, Gandhi didn’t and he managed to help kick out an empire that had been in his country for hundreds of years.
See the good in people and help them – Working together and sharing your knowledge will forever be a good thing for your music.
Be congruent, be authentic, be your true self - This is pretty much the key to success in the new music business.
Continue to grow & evolve – Another key point. Humans change, your music will change. Embrace it or die.