Repost: practicing like a boss with Honesty Pill

Michelle Lynne interviews Chris Still, a trumpet player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and founder of Honesty Pill. They discuss the challenges classical musicians face and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously. Chris shares his journey from focusing solely on music to developing broader interests, which led to the creation of his coaching company. He emphasizes the significance of mindset, advocating for a balanced and efficient approach to achieving goals.Chris highlights the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and honesty in improving productivity and overcoming limiting beliefs. He shares practical strategies like self-recording, having a practice buddy, and setting measurable goals. They discuss how fear and love drive actions, and the necessity of mental health, nutrition, and energy management for musicians.Chris encourages musicians to embrace small, actionable steps and to start immediately, advocating for the philosophy of "start small, start now." He also discusses the value of celebrating small wins and maintaining focus on the process rather than just the outcome. The episode wraps up with Chris providing information on how to connect with him and access resources through Honesty Pill.--Honesty Pill - https://www.honestypill.com/Honesty Pill Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honestypill/--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC