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Feeling uncertainty in your musical life? Wondering how to create a foundation that grounds you as you pursue your musical aspirations?In this episode, we explore the paradoxical power of embracing certainty as you jump into the uncertainty of the great unknown with commitment and conviction.I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!Let’s go…where music is life!More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. 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To help us grow, please leave a review or share your comments on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or other fine podcast listening rooms.Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media. Thanks for joining us!References and resources for this episode:Check out these references:Higher Status: The New Science of Success and Achievement by Jason Capital (2017, Lioncrest Publishing)So Far from Hollywood Lyrics © Dave Goodrich. Used by permission.Full lyrics for So Far from Hollywood by Dave Goodrich:https://www.davegoodrich.com/lyrics-sofarfromhollywoodTo listen to So Far from Hollywood on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/so-far-from-hollywood-single/1119321287Music and Nature: The Discipline of Reset and the Return to Inspiration | SOLOCAST—15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich | Apple PodcastsGetting Out of the Cult of Certainty: Certainty is seductive. It makes us feel safe, smart and in control. But control is a myth, and safety isn’t the same as progress. By Stephanie Dillon (August 7, 2025) The Danger of Certainty by Cory (February 10, 2019)Episode #153 — “I’m absolutely certain that certainty is bad!” Mindset Mondays with David Taylor-Klaus | Includes this quote: “Certainty is a cruel mindset. It hardens our minds against possibility.”—Ellen Langer The Myth Of Certainty by Simone Miles (April 8, 2020)Building Resilience Part 3 – Creating Certainty from Uncertainty by Fenella Hemus (March 15, 2024)Taking Up Space: The power of speaking with certainty. By Ikeoluwa Oluwatobi B.A, ACIPM (February 25, 2025) The Power of Certainty by Neel Suresh Sus (March 8, 2023)The Power of Certainty in Leadership: Making Decisions with ConfidenceThe Power of Certainty: How Conviction Wins in Leadership by Karen Ann BulluckHow Certainty Transforms Persuasion: The more certain people are of their opinions, the more likely they are to act. By Zakary L. Tormala and Derek D. Rucker Podcast Production CreditsAudio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra GoodrichCopywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave GoodrichTheme Music CreditsTheme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:Written & produced by Dave GoodrichEngineered & mixed by Chris SalamoneMastered by Dave GlasserDave Goodrich: Acoustic guitarChris Salamone: Drums, percussion, & hand clapsLane Baldwin: Bass guitarJeff Covert: Electric guitarPeter Bonta: KeyboardsSandra Goodrich: Hand clapsCheck out the full version of the 15 Minutes theme song:Apple MusicSpotifyFor privacy information, see https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners/.One Golden Thread Disclosure: We participate in the One Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through discount codes and links shared on this podcast, on our websites, and via social media.Captivate.fm Disclosure: We participate in the Captivate.fm Affiliate Program, which is an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions through links on Captivate.fm, the Captivate.fm podcast player, and social media.Mentioned in this episode:Music Coaching Options with Dave GoodrichDave Goodrich offers coaching options to help you take your music life to the next level. Check out the 30-Day Power Song Lab—a private 30-day intensive for songwriters—and the Creative Breakthrough & Revenue Accelerator—a private 90-day intensive for serious creatives who feel blocked or under-monetized. Additional options are available. Visit https://www.davegoodrich.com/work-with-me for more details.Coaching Options with Dave GoodrichOne Golden Thread Affiliate Badassador Discount Code & Disclosure NoticeWear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.) 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