I often have the temptation to put people I admire, who are masters at their craft, on a pedestal. Robert Greene's thoughts on mastery have been a massive help in my realization that we all have the potential to be a master.

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I recently learned there are two journeys to dopamine, easy access or meaningful pursuit, and how you get there makes all the difference in the world.

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Turns out, it's a choice...

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Some musicians may find this my most controversial opinion ever… But I’m right.

You can still be “All about the music“ while understanding that people don’t go to shows with their eyes closed. If you play live, not only do you need to put in the work of finding your musical voice on your instrument, but you also need to find your unique sense of style.

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Do you have an idea you’re sitting on, but you’ve been hesitant to give it a shot? 

Maybe it’s new and you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you do, but the logistics seem daunting… Kieran Folliard knows what that feels like but thinks you should still give it a shot! 

Kieran’s name is synonymous with Irish pubs in the Twin Cities and he just released a new Irish whiskey called Red Locks. But our story doesn’t start there… almost 10 years ago, Sarah and I got our engagement photos taken at his pub The Local and his previous whiskey endeavor sponsored our wedding!

Join us for a conversation over Red Locks Irish Whiskey about how that came about, strapping up your knees to give your ideas a shot, and what stands in the way.

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For the past few years, I've given multiple creative endeavors a shot outside my 'lane' of being a bass player. Like this podcast! Let's talk about some of the frustrating parts that come alongside that process...

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Pick any day in the past 6 years... I can tell you EXACTLY where I was and what happened. It's not because I have the best memory in the world, far from it! It's because of something I do called "Logging" - It only takes a couple of minutes each morning and it's one of the most curiously rewarding habits or commitments I've ever made.

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Two conversations have changed the way I look at To-Do lists. One, I had with my friend Cory Wong. The other, I overheard with writer/director Robert Rodriguez. But I don't feel like talking about it...

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Let's talk about ideas, the ego, creative collaboration... my insecurity... and how I got all of this WRONG for years!

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