Do hard things you don't like! On today's solo-cast episode, Mike discusses the critical importance of resilience in the music industry. He explores the Burnout Equation, delves into the biology of resilience (AMCC), and talks about the significance of training resilience through hard work (and why doing shit you don't like is worth it). The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of resilience for artists and the role of the MFL, how we track resiliency and other character traits on each MFLer's player card and how the Artist Athlete Framework builds resilience.

Takeaways

• Resilience is a critical factor for artists' sustainability
• The AMCC (anterior mid-cingulate cortex) is the neural centre for willpower and perseverance
• How the MFL helps develop artist's resiliency

Head to mflyyc.com to learn more and join the league, get your player card and build your resiliency.

The conversation delves into the journey of Able Heart, exploring themes of positivity, resilience, self-discovery, and the healing nature of music. Abelheart shares his experiences of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and the balance between talent, hard work, and opportunity. The discussion also highlights the cathartic process of music and the journey of manifestation and self-expression. The conversation delves into the artist's journey of manifesting through music, overcoming self-doubt, and making a positive impact on others. It explores the process of writing music about personal experiences and the realization of manifesting negative frequencies through songwriting. The artist emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the impact of being true to oneself. Additionally, the discussion highlights the artist's initiative to build a positive community through heartfam.com, offering exclusive content and unreleased music to create a platform for personal growth and evolution.

Takeaways

• Positivity breeds resilience
• Overcoming adversity through self-discovery Manifesting through music
• Overcoming self-doubt
• Positive impact on others

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Reintroduction of Abelheart
• 08:06 The Shadow Life and Finding Purpose
• 13:16 Talent, Hard Work, and Opportunity
• 22:40 The Journey of Manifestation and Self-Expression
• 30:47 Manifesting Through Music
• 41:45 Being Authentic and Impactful
• 57:52 Building a Positive Community
  
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Our conversation with Ian Morris delves into his passion for music, the birth of Listening to Smile, challenges in the music industry, and the concept of creative control.

We explore the impact of sound healing, the creation of an immersive music experience, and the empowerment of artists through niche communities and micro connections.

The discussion also highlights the significance of frequency-minded music, multimedia experiences, and the art of packaging music to engage and connect with audiences.

The conversation delves into the themes of artistic freedom, the impact of AI on art and music, overcoming creative blocks, the athlete mindset in an artistic career, and the balance between creativity and industry expectations. IWe wrap things up with a focus on empowering artists with creative control and direct-to-consumer experiences. And one heck of a Frequency Minded Music™️ track by Listening to Smile "Ghostly Reverie" (341.3Hz The Heart Chakra).

Takeaways

• Sound healing and music licensing
• Consistency in music creation Artistic freedom
• Impact of AI on art and music
• Balancing creativity and industry expectations

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Ian Morris and Listening to Smile
• 08:17 Creating an Experience with Music
• 13:37 Niche and Micro Communities in Music
• 19:29 Conceptual Albums and Multimedia Experience
• 26:00 Paths for Artists in My Creative Control
• 31:22 The Impact of AI on Art and Music
• 36:32 Overcoming Creative Blocks and Finding Inspiration
• 42:24 The Athlete Mindset and Artistic Career
• 50:20 Empowering Artists with Creative Control

Learn more about my Creative CTRL at https://mycreativectrl.com
And go check out Listening to Smile at https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.com

Mike's favourite album is called "Lofi Love" Get it here

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