It’s incredibly interesting to look at how our heroes plotted their careers and their lives out. As I get into middle-age, I think more and more about what is to come in the next 20-30 years, and what I can do to better prepare myself for a healthy and productive old-age.

Meeting Mike Mainieri this week while recording on Steve Smith’s new album really got me motivated to never stop pursuing what I love about music, and I touch on elements of that in this episode.

I also announce our book giveaway winner: John W! If you’re reading or listening John, please drop us a line at www.janekgwizdala.com with the subject “giveaway winner” and we’ll get your books off to you right away!

I would also love everyone’s feedback on something I mentioned in the podcast today: Doing an episode on musicians and their health. I’ve been working hard on that myself, and if people want to hear about it, I’m more than happy to share. If you have specific question, leave them below, and I’ll do my best to include answers in the episode.

Janek

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