The new show from NBC, Songland, that focuses on emerging songwriters is asking potential contestants to sign away 100% of the copyrights to songs to be on the show. The High Price of Fame has never been higher and what that means for songwriters is the topic of today's Steve Freeman Podcast.

It's important to have dreams and goals, but there is a difference. The most important part of the achievement process is actually setting obtainable goals and putting an action plan in place and to work on a daily basis.

Are you doing a lot, but not getting a lot done? If you are hustling and grinding but the scenery never changes, you are on the treadmill. You might get fit, but you won't go anywhere or get closer to your destination.

The music business has changed. Selling music is harder than it has ever been, but if you know the rules of the game, you'll come out ahead. 

We all have goals, dreams and aspirations, but at times, do we allow those goals and the pursuit of success to enslave us and force us to live a life we don't really want?