 Getting More From Books
Books are great, but most people use them the wrong way. The real value in the information within a book comes when you do something with it.
I recommend approaching books by going through them one chapter at a time...and possibly even one sub-chapter or idea at a time. Instead of just reading through everything, when you see an item that you can put into action, stop and write it down.
So let's say you're reading a book like Music Business Success and the section is all about how you can built rapport when meeting people... Instead of just reading through it, or even highlighting it, take out your pen and note pad and actually write the action down.
Each section you read will probably have several action items you can take, so make a list like, "How to Build Rapport When Meeting Somebody" and start listing everything that you can do. The next time you have a meeting or need to make a phone call, you'll be able to pull out that list and go through steps you can take to make everything go smoothly.
Then, when you get to the section on "How to Sell More CDs from the Stage," write down action items to do that. And the next time you're playing a gig, you'll have steps to follow which will allow you to sell more merchandise from the back of the room.
You get the idea...
What you don't want to happen is that you'll finish the book simply knowing more stuff. Knowing things is fine, but it's when knowledge meets action that things really start to happen. And if I had to have one of the other, I'd take action every time.
There are plenty of intelligent musicians who know what they should do, but don't do it...and where do you think those people are? Working dayjobs, living with their parents, and doing things other than making music for a living.
Successful musicians take action.
Author: David Hooper
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 How Audio Books Can Get the Best From your Workout
There's no doubt about it. Audio books have made life a whole lot easier.
For those of us who like to workout to stay in great shape, audio books can help us achieve this with less stress.
No longer should you engage in workouts just listening to music or to the radio. Now, with audio books, you can kill 2 birds with one stone.
Below are exact ways in which you can use the power of audio books to maximize your workout.
One - there are educative audio books that will show you more beneficial ways of staying in shape. Many people who workout don't even know the right ways to do so. Instead of guessing it, there are great audio books that will help you out.
No matter how much you think already know about working out, there are audio books out there that will teach you much better ways.
Some of these workout related audio books come with calming music in the background, thereby making you stay focused and attentive during the workout.
Two - audio books during workouts help to take your mind away from the physical activity. Instead of concentrating on the pain of the workout, you will be concentrating on the message contained in the audio book.
This will allow you to stay longer when working out. If you usually jog for, say 10 minutes, with an interesting audio book you will be able to increase the jogging time to, say 30 minutes or more.
Three - there are specific audio books that talk about the importance of staying in shape and looking great. Such audio books can be great during workouts.
They help to give you more reasons why you should stay at it working out, instead of giving yourself excuses why you shouldn't.
For example, audio books by motivational experts such as Anthony Robbins who was previously overweight, but now has lost weight and looks great, can influence you on the need to workout, even when you don't feel like it.
These books will help you to understand why you should workout to lose weight and realize that if Anthony Robbins could do it, you can do it too.
Four - for those who might want to give up their exercise when it gets difficult, an inspiring audio book during exercises can influence and motivate you to keep at it.
So, if you have always had a problem with sticking with your workout, get some great workout related and motivational audio books, such as Anthony Robbins "Awaken The Giant Within" and "Unlimited Power".
Not only will these helpful audio books help you mentally, they will help you stick to your workout plan. And eventually you will look great physically and feel great mentally.
Author: Juliette Lee
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