October 3
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We all have things we want. For ourselves and for our kids.
I want to be wealthy.
I want to be in shape.
I want to be respected.
I want to be an amazing pianist.
Anyone can have all of these things, and more. The problem is, we want them right now. Then, we get discouraged and stop trying.
We fail to acknowledge the process.
If you want to be wealthy, there's a process to becoming wealthy.
You must become financially literate.
You must live on a cash budget.
You must discipline yourself to stay out of debt and invest every month for the next 30 years.
Do these things, and you'll become wealthy.
If you want to get in shape, there's a well-known process there, too.
Eat well. Exercise. Drink water. Rinse and repeat.
If you want to be respected, (surprise?) there's also a process.
Do good work. Do good for others. Treat other people the way you want to be treated. Again and again.
Over time, a side effect of these actions will be becoming a respected individual.
If you want to become an amazing pianist, it's all about the process of practice.
In fact, many students and their parents give up on piano because it's not easy now. They're not amazing pianists now. They haven't acknowledged the process.
Practice every day. Do what your teacher writes in the assignment book week to week. Ask questions as they arise. Perform regularly.
Do this for 5-10 years, and it would be very hard to not become an amazing pianist.
Acknowledge and respect the process, and the possibilities for the future are limitless.
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