In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with the founder of Songwriting for Guitar, Mike Meiers. He's an award-winning songwriter, inspirational speaker, and a passionate advocate for helping others find success by staying consistent over time. We discuss methods of practicing, embracing failure to learn, and being authentic in art.

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Mike inspires others to reach their individual goals through the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriting-for-guitar-podcast), with courses (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriting-for-guitar-courses), and with his book, The Songwriting Guitarist (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/SFGBookOrder).

In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with artist and content creator, Richard Crespin. Every one of his encouraging and positive messages start with something he personally needed to hear. We talk about why it's okay to struggle and how it's okay to be okay—as yourself.

In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with Kevin Decker about his experience of writing a song every week for a whole year. Since then, he's started again. This episode was recorded prior to his new launch and gets into the struggles, rewards, and nuance of what it takes to finish AND RELEASE a song once a week.

In this episode of Behind the Act, Steve Stout shares how he remains inspired while writing songs, producing music at Last Resort Studio, and creating a significant amount of content for himself and his band, Øzwald. He also shares his openness to the production process without giving too much credence to rules (when they don't matter).

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In this episode on Behind the Act:

1. A.I. Benefits to Creatives: A.I. serves as an enhancement for some creators' imagination and artistic expression.

2. Social Media's Double-Edged Sword: the complexities of our love-hate relationship with social media, from dopamine addictions to the struggle for human interaction.

3. Facing Failure Fearlessly: a healthy appreciation to failure, encouraging a culture of learning from mistakes.

4. Work & Life: bold steps toward finding joy in life's simplicity.

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1. Personal Identity Outside of Work: the importance of chasing more than just our primary goals.

2. Perfect vs. Done: how "done is better than perfect" can sometimes be the ideal approach.

3. Social Media Strategies: leveraging social media to authentically engage audiences and raise awareness for critical causes like human trafficking.

4. Leadership and Empathy: valuing people over profits and the holistic approach to team members' well-being.

5. A.I.: A.I.'s impact on various industries, including creative ones, and the ethical implications that accompany its rapid growth.

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In this episode on Behind the Act:

1. The Struggle for Authenticity: how to lean into your natural strengths

2. The Double-Edged Sword of Fear: Fear as a motivator—a delicate dance between fueling creativity and getting stuck

3. Embracing the Journey: how falling in love with the process is the key to success

4. Redefining Success: why the small wins are worth celebrating and how to embrace contentment in your artistic pursuits

5. Benefits of Limitations: how limitations can fuel our creativity

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In this episode on Behind the Act:

1. The Impact of Technology on Art and Design: how the digital age has changed the mentality of artists

2. Overthinking & Perfect: our tendency to overthink every task can prevent us from finishing projects

3. The Perfect Image on the Socials: understand the importance of vulnerability in digital spaces

4. Finding Balance: a discussion about if work/life balance is realistic

5. Give Yourself from Grace: being nice to yourself when you don't hit your goals

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