This blog post is about being "The One", and actually more specifically becoming one with your craft, your career, your life. Stop letting your brain talk you out of all things that are good and possible in your life because your brain thinks you "can't." You don't have to listen to those thoughts you're having. It's OK to tell your brain, thanks for the input, but I want to do this.
Listen to this real quick, or play it in the background as you read.
Led Zeppelin, In The Evening
Now, I am probably 100% wrong, but I honestly believe that Jimmy Page "FU ( |< ed Up" at 3:44 into this song. But, he is such a master at his craft, that he did it again at 4:02 and made it sound like music instead of a goof.
I've talked to several musicians, and the good ones tell me the same thing. That instrument is literally an extension of their body. The guitar plays what their brain is thinking. Literally. Talk about being a master of your craft! Saw a documentary on Discovery Channel about Flea from Red Hot Chilli Peppers. He was manipulating guitar strings in such a way, that he didn't even realize it until they played it in ultra slow motion! Why? Because his brain wanted that guitar to sound like that.
My friends and I drag race. There is a similarity, the good ones actually become "one" with the machine, and the car is just an extension of their mind. I tell people that I don't climb over the roll cage in my car, I put my car on like a pair of pantyhose. Heightened sense of reality, situational awareness at it's best!
How many of us are this in tune with our lives? Our careers? Our craft? I certainly am not! I "get IN" my fire truck, I "get IN" my ambulance. I am fortunate enough to work with a Paramedic that takes me out of my comfort zone, yes he's THAT good! I'm uncomfortable, but like I have said in previous posts, that's the ONLY way to learn and better yourself, get out of your comfort zone.
Situational Awareness is an awesome thing. Can you hear the crew above you working on the roof? Do you hear the water turning into steam? Are you aware of outside threats about to penetrate your bubble of safety?
What if we took this level of awareness to our personal lives? There is only one person in charge of your life, and what happens to you. If you want to change your life, look in the mirror, it ALL starts with YOU.
Let's put LIFE on like a pair of pantyhose. It's an extension of your mind, and you are in charge!
BE THE ONE!!!
