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No Labels Necessary#106 | The Fastest Way for Indie Artists to Learn The Entire Music Business (UPDATED) ft. Don PassmanDonald S. Passman is the author of All You Need To Know About the Music Business and a graduate of the University of Texas and Harvard Law School. He practices law with the Los Angeles firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman and has specialized in the music business for more than forty years.Don has lectured extensively on the music industry, including at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, USC Gould School of Law, UCLA School of Law, the Los Angeles Copyright Society, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is also the author of three...
2023-10-2621 min
Today with PurposeThe Unseen Toll of High Pressure (Why Good Jobs Go Bad: Part 5)In this episode, we delve into the challenges of modern work culture, from the unrealistic expectations set by employers to the high-pressure tactics that can lead to burnout. We explore how to humanize the workplace and why it's crucial for both employees and employers to foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
Introduction
Brief overview of the episode's focus: The challenges and pitfalls of modern work culture.
The Legacy of the Industrial Revolution
How the efficiency of the assembly line has influenced our treatment of workers as machines.
West...
2023-10-1608 min
Today with PurposeThe Game Feels Rigged (Why Good Jobs Go Bad: Part 4)In today's episode, we dive deep into the complexities of the modern workplace and explore why even good jobs can sometimes make us feel trapped and disengaged. We're not just diagnosing the problem; we're also offering actionable solutions to help you regain control and find fulfillment in your career.
What You'll Learn:
The high cost of ambiguity at work and how it affects team dynamics.
Why employees disengage and how to combat this in your own work life.
Strategies for setting clear objectives and aligning them with your company's mission.
The importance of continuous learning and staying curious in...
2023-10-0909 min
Today with PurposeYou Are Replaceable (Why Good Jobs Go Bad: Part 3)Overview
In today's episode, we tackle the unsettling question: Are you replaceable in your current job? We explore the industrial mindset that often views employees as expendable cogs in a machine. More importantly, we discuss how investing in your personal and professional growth can make you irreplaceable, benefiting both your career and the organization you work for.
Key Takeaways
1. Industrial Mindset: Many companies prioritize efficiency and output, often at the expense of individual employee value.
2. Human Uniqueness: Despite the replaceable roles we may fill, each person has unique skills, personalities, and...
2023-10-0105 min
Today with PurposeClashing Values Can Erode Trust (Why Good Jobs Go Bad: Part 2)Key Takeaways: Aligned values, effective leadership, and open communication are essential for a healthy team and employee satisfaction.
Overview
In today's episode, we delve into the importance of aligned values and effective leadership in the workplace. Drawing on Gallup research, we find that fewer than half of employees understand what sets their company apart, and only 27% strongly believe in their company's values. Without clear values and alignment, even the best jobs can quickly sour.
Effective Leadership and Aligned Values
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2023-09-2505 min
Today with PurposeBlurry Vision Risks the Mission (Why Good Jobs Go Bad: Part 1)This is the first episode in a series entitled, Why Good Jobs Go Bad.
In this episode, Harvey Ramer explores the importance of aligning with a company's mission for job satisfaction and effective performance. He delves into the necessity of clear communication and self-awareness in connecting daily tasks to an organization's broader goals.
The Importance of Mission Alignment: Being effective as an employee requires adopting the company's mission as your own. Shared values and coordinated efforts depend on clear expectations and a shared vision.
The Role of Leadership: Leaders must communicate their goals...
2023-09-1806 min
Today with PurposeA Morbid Question Worth Asking (How Logotherapy May Help You Discover Your Purpose)Episode Summary
In this episode, we delve into the life and teachings of Victor Frankl, a psychologist who survived the horrors of Auschwitz and emerged with a message of hope. We explore his concept of logotherapy and how asking a seemingly morbid question can help you discover your life's purpose.
Key Points
Victor Frankl's three-year experience in Auschwitz and how he managed to find hope in the bleakest of conditions.
The importance of choosing one's attitude, even in the most dire circumstances.
Frankl's development of logotherapy, a tool to help people find their life's...
2023-09-1105 min
Today with PurposeFinding the Purpose of Work (Should It be Intrinsically Motivating?)Episode Summary
In this episode, we explore the complexities of finding purpose in work. We discuss the diverse paths to career success and how our unique values, interests, and aspirations shape our professional lives. We also delve into the importance of mindset, emotional resilience, and planning for the future.
Key Points
The concept of career satisfaction is not one-size-fits-all.
The influence of social media and podcasting on career choices.
The contrasting perspectives on what constitutes a rewarding career.
The role of mindset in finding joy and purpose in work.
Strategies for building career resilience.
2023-09-0407 min
Today with PurposeMonday Motivation Renamed to Today with PurposeI’m working on content and podcast episodes for Today with Purpose. They will begin to show up at the end of August 2023. I look forward to hearing from you about any of the ideas I share!
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2023-07-2402 min
Today with PurposeThe Courage to Desire (How to Navigate Your Life's Work and Legacy)In this episode, we delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of understanding what we truly want from life. We discuss the fear of failure, rejection, and the courage it takes to be honest with ourselves.
The importance of understanding what we want from life and how it's often more challenging to express as adults due to our fear of failure and rejection.
The role of our intrinsic calling and how we often delay the pursuit of it until the pain of avoiding it outweighs the struggle of embracing it.
The concept of taking calculated risks and stepping...
2023-06-1205 min
Today with PurposeWe Desperately Need the Cycle of Joy (3 Ways to Spread Happiness)Life overflows with good things, but its darker side is ever-present. We all carry our own burdens, our own wounds, and our own struggles. We walk a tightrope, balancing reality and hope. So, how do we keep our footing?
Read the article, We Desperately Need The Cycle of Joy (3 Ways to Spread Happiness) at the FlareMark website.
2023-06-0404 min
Today with PurposeWhy Making Others Feel Small is Wrong (The Power of Encouragement)This episode is a heartfelt plea for empathy, understanding, and active encouragement. It's a reflection on the fragility of dreams, the scarcity of courage, and the fleeting nature of time. I share insights on how to protect our aspirations from naysayers and the importance of fostering a supportive community. If you've ever felt small or have unintentionally made someone else feel that way, this is for you. Together, let's champion each other's dreams and create a kinder, more understanding world. I hope you'll join me on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
Read the entire article, Why Making Others...
2023-05-2904 min
Today with PurposeOn Being Self-Forgetful (How to Cultivate a Thoughtful Paradigm Shift)Let’s be honest: many of our thoughts revolve around ourselves. We deliberate over our aspirations, strategize about increasing income, fret over the future, and stew on past regrets. This self-centered thought process contracts our worldview into a downward spiral. If left unchecked, it may lead us to become myopic, fear failure, and overlook opportunities to assist others. Sound familiar?
Read the article, On Being Self-Forgetful, at FlareMark.com.
2023-05-2106 min
Today with PurposeThis Powerful Secret Will Help You Abandon Anxiety and Make More Money (Overcoming Fear and Unlocking Your Financial Potential)Throughout my childhood, I felt insignificant compared to my siblings. They were skilled, capable, and hard workers who earned respect from others. I was tall and self-conscious, clumsy, and often lost in thought. It seemed like the world welcomed everyone else, but left me uneasy and uncertain about my place in it.
As I matured, I discovered humor as a way to gain favor with others by defusing tense situations. I saw myself as a joke, a clown pretending at life. Despite these dark feelings, I also found a passion for music. A family friend left an acoustic guitar...
2023-05-1408 min
Today with PurposeYou Don't Have to Feel Fulfilled Now to Live a Life of Significance (Success Isn't a Moment in Time, So Keep Growing)Correction: The quote about success and failure does NOT belong to Churchill, but it is often attributed to him. But whoever said it encapsulated a profound truth.
You may be feeling elated. Perhaps you are excited for the next few days and feel prepared for any challenge. Or you may be heavy with care, and your outlook may be bleak. Whether joyful or joyless, consider this truth: today is a tiny blip in time. Your circumstances, good or bad, will soon change. Your story goes on. Where you are going matters more than your pr...
2023-05-0707 min
Today with PurposeEmbracing the Unknown (How to Navigate Life with Confidence and Faith)Discover how to navigate life with confidence and faith in our latest thought-provoking article, "Embracing the Unknown." Learn from his experiences and insights as he shares how to accept uncertainty, assess situations carefully, and find motivation to overcome challenges. Step out of your comfort zone and unlock new possibilities. Click through to read the full article and take a bold step toward personal growth today!
2023-04-3009 min
Today with PurposeIt won't always be like this (7 ways to get ready for a better tomorrow today)In the article, "It Won't Always Be Like This: 7 Ways to Get Ready for a Better Tomorrow Today," Harvey Ramer discusses how adopting a positive mindset and taking practical steps can help individuals overcome challenges and create a brighter future. The author shares seven tips that have helped him grow, including trusting that everything has a purpose, practicing optimism and gratitude, learning new skills, being curious, investing in others, learning to say no, and finding encouragers and mentors. By focusing on these attitudes and actions, individuals can improve their lives and set themselves on a path to success.
2023-04-2309 min
Today with PurposeThese 5 tactics will help you finish what you start (How everyone can be a finisher)Unlock the secret to finishing what you start with this inspiring podcast episode, and read the details in the article "These 5 Tactics Will Help You Finish What You Start". Delve into the incredible story of J.R.R. Tolkien's journey to completing his masterwork trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and discover how his experience can inspire you to tackle your own creative projects. We share practical advice on counting the cost, setting small goals, finding your community, celebrating the process, and avoiding procrastination. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will not only help...
2023-04-1606 min
Today with PurposeThe secret of success everyone knows but no one wants to mention (Build a life you can be proud of)When you hear the word work what comes to mind? Does it bring up positive or negative emotions? I know work is a good thing. It is how we impact the world and deploy our gifts both for our benefit and that of others. Yet my first response is negative. Work feels hard. And heavy. In an ideal world, maybe I’d rather have a life of leisure. But would I really?
Last year, we moved to Florida. I relish the warm winter and nearby beaches. And the dry season also means much less lawn work. Grass doesn...
2023-04-0908 min
Today with PurposeHarmonizing talent and self-discipline (Striking a chord for personal growth)I remember clearly the day I first saw someone play an acoustic guitar with finesse. As I listened, my soul was refreshed and awakened to a new desire. With all the dedication a six-year-old boy can muster, I resolved to play guitar well enough to move people. It pulled me in. There was no declaration of purpose based on my talent or willpower. I fell in love with the instrument. It hooked me. Over the following two decades, this love of music would teach me much about the place of hard work and talent.
Talent is a gift. It...
2023-04-0207 min
Today with PurposePay the price and win the reward like a championWhen I am in the middle of a project, sometimes I feel like I am losing my bearings, and my energy starts to fade. The clarity with which I began the work falters, and I search for external validation of the unfinished work. I question if I should continue. Will all this work have any impact in the end? Perhaps you experience this too. If so, let me remind you of a simple truth. It takes commitment to complete anything worth doing.
Persisting through the middle of a project is simple but never easy. If you’re in...
2023-03-2605 min
Today with PurposeThese 4 not-so-secret weapons win the battle with self-doubt (Is your flame of ambition a flicker?)Do you want more?
We can be content with what we have but not complacent. Grateful, but not passive. Since healthy human beings grow, this desire for more is healthful. It is necessary for our thriving.
Despite our drive to keep growing as adults, many stagnate into complacency. As a result, we miss out on the impact we could have. Our sphere of influence shrinks because we stop taking risks and chasing the life we desire. We tell ourselves we are satisfied, but our lives are hollow, and we know it’s a lie. Before long, we find ourselves sh...
2023-03-1908 min
Today with PurposeDo you think your story is significant? (Stop hiding your real self, and create impact)Everything that happens has a purpose. If you believe this is true, even mundane coincidences have meaning. If everything you go through is for a reason, even the lowest and most painful moments are vital to the plot. To skip them would be to miss the point. Yet these shameful, gut-wrenching, or embarrassing moments are the ones we tend to scrub from our memories. We sanitize our stories and leave them without dynamism.
Read the whole article here: Do You Think Your Story Has Significance?
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2023-03-1207 min
Today with PurposeHow perseverance can launch you into purposeful living (Remember, success is a team sport)This past week was packed full of tasks requiring intellectual and emotional energy. From Monday through Wednesday, I assisted coworkers at my job on an urgent initiative. Then in my off hours, I coached two clients and prepared to attend a retreat nearby. I support entrepreneurs as they clarify their vision, strategy, and tactics. And I do so from a just few steps ahead. My business is not mature enough for me to leap into full-time entrepreneurship. I hoped the retreat would realign my values and that I could return to my coaching work with renewed vigor.
2023-03-0507 min
Today with PurposeHow wisdom and skill position us for good luck (Don't wait for lightning to strike)I used the word luck for the first time when I was an inquisitive eight-year-old boy. It had a mysterious and powerful ring to it. I needed a word to capture the idea that things happened by chance. It helped me think about the the apparent meaninglessness of some of my early childhood experiences. Despite my excitement about it, the word was not well-received. Someone, I think one of my parents, said I must never say the word again. Luck is not as dangerous as I learned as a child, but we need a clear understanding to keep our...
2023-02-2606 min
Today with PurposeOn eating frogs and climbing hills (prioritizing the unglamorous to preserve willpower)Several years ago, I read a delightful book called Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy. The book’s premise is simple. Since we lose willpower throughout the day, it is best to do the hard things first. Hopefully, you never have to eat an actual frog. But if a frog is on the menu, eat it first thing in the morning.
Read the accompanying article, On Eating Frogs and Climbing Hills.
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2023-02-2004 min
Today with PurposeHow to keep hope alive (make today better than yesterday)"No matter how bad things got, I always focused on what I could do that day. It's like they say, it is best to live in the moment." My new friend looked at me with raised eyebrows expecting a response. I could see that belief was one of her core values. Since we moved to Florida last year, I have created a habit of going to a local coffee shop once a week. I take my Bible, a book I'm reading, and an iPad for writing. Something about the background noise helps me think. A new environment brings new...
2023-02-1306 min
Today with PurposeKeep learning (it’s the best way to get something nobody will ever steal)If there is one lesson I have learned more times than any other, it is this: I have a small amount of understanding. And my understanding of the limits of my knowledge is not trustworthy. I am likely to believe I understand something and be wrong or partly correct, even when l am convinced. But if this is true, why should I continue to learn? No matter what I understand today, tomorrow, I will need to relearn at least some aspect of it.
Read the related article, Keep Learning.
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2023-02-0607 min
Today with PurposeHow can I choose the right career opportunity?“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison Open doors for success are everywhere, and we overlook many of them. But should we say yes to every high-yield opportunity that requires hard work?
Read the related article, How Can I Choose the Right Career Opportunity?
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2023-01-3006 min
Today with PurposeAre you more valuable to your business than a powerful computer?I’ve seen the effects of commoditization over the last 50 years. As a boy, I remember small “Mom and Pop” grocery stores around my home in Canada and my family’s ancestral home in Wakarusa, Indiana. But such stores have become rare. As larger businesses create supply chain efficiencies and exert buying power, they price small businesses out of the market. Low prices benefit me as a consumer, but price competition has decimated the once-vibrant main streets of many small towns.
This week we think about the importance of originality. But is it really so important?
Read t...
2023-01-2307 min
Today with PurposeAre you happy like an addict?In recent years, I have spoken to several people who sleep on the streets. I was surprised that some of them were there because it made them happy. How is your search for happiness different from theirs?
Read the related article, Are You Happy Like an Addict?
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2023-01-1605 min
Today with PurposeMake an easy escape from the tyranny of an aimless day.Use a simple daily habit to make progress daily, preserve your autonomy, and track your growth.
Read the related article, Make an Easy Escape from the Tyranny of an Aimless Day.
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2023-01-1202 min