"...those who tended to "be competitive" generally didn't get very far. They wasted their time and energy on the inconsequential".

"Be they classical, jazz, or folk, most of the really good musicians I have met simply want to do music, are eager to help others, and don't sweat the small stuff."

"Just do the best that you can do, whatever and however you conceive that to be, and let the chips fall where they may."


Don, I just want to say that I've really enjoyed and appreciated all of your insights here. Thanks so much for giving your time and energy to this thread, and for just being who you are!

Thank you too, ttr, for starting this valuable and interesting discussion. And to everyone else for your great contributions!

daylia