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What separates hobbyists from professionals in the creative arts field, particularly music composition? What if I told you the answer lies not in talent, but in mindset, accountability, dedication, and an ability to embrace failure?Join me as we discuss the art of balancing your hobbies and professional goals, understanding the value of patience, persistence, self-actualization, and the acceptance of failure as part of the road to success.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/3RqThCZcnT400:00 - Intro & Welcome01:40 - Turning Pro5:29 - Defining some of the obstacles to going pro10:03 - Consciously deciding to transition from hobbyist to pro15:32 - Continual daily focus on improvement across all areas26:06 - Having the courage to move forward despite setbacks28:25 - Other factors that get in the way of turning pro32:30 - Successful pros strive to become the best version of themselves38:06 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!Turning Pro by Steven Pressfieldhttps://amzn.to/3rg9wppThe War of Art by Steven Pressfieldhttps://amzn.to/3PDWGukCymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues Join the 52 Cues Album Accelerator – a self-paced program with over 6.5 hours of video content, discussion threads, articles, and resources which guides you through the entire process of creating a production music album. Plus you’ll receive a 90-minute, one-on-one session to listen through your album and discuss strategies for library placement. Head over to 52cues.com/accelerator to sign up today!Support the showJoin the 52 Cues Community for FREE! – https://52cues.comBe a 52 Cues FRIEND – https://my.52cues.com/plans/290656?bundle_token=b6502231ec464e7fbe3205c28c27269d&utm_source=manualJoin the 52 Cues FAMILY – https://my.52cues.com/plans/290660?bundle_token=ba116c19700ddb0183c85c707a4a558a&utm_source=manualOne-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available! – http://52cues.com/coaching.Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!