Goodness – Gracious – GOALS!
LindsayI'm participating in “Music Success in 9 Weeks”, through the Songwriter's Association of Canada. Week 1 is writing down your goals. As I was getting going, I stopped and realized how much I have actually accomplished. (Acknowledging accomplishments is also part of goal setting.)
I work out 4x a week, gig a minimum of 2x per month, write one new song a month, recorded TWO albums last year and am generally so darn busy my friends complain they haven't seen me in weeks! (Yes, seeing friends is on my goal list). I actually patted myself on the back ... then, of course, I got out my pen and paper to start anew.
I made the initial 'goal-list' a few days ago, then topped it off this morning with a few newbies. Then I put the pen down so I could head off for some fun and come back later to review with fresh eyes. I was due to join some friends at the Vancouver Curling rink to watch gay curling. Yes, it's as fun as it sounds.
When I arrived at the rink's viewing area, my friends were two deep into their Corona's and nacho's. I opted for water... I had more work to do yet! They asked how my day was going and I told them I was participating in a goal setting challenge. They quipped – 'Babe, you're a little late for New Year's Resolution's'. Indeed :)
So – here are the Big 10 Goals for my music career in 2012. If you want to know my life goals... that will involve a glass of wine...
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Double my social media stats – Facebook Page Likes, Twitter followers. Get to 1000 each.
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Sell 1000 digital downloads/CD's of 2012 Album release 'Shimmer' (Shameless plug – CD Release March 8th at Joe's Apartment in Vancouver)
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Have 100 YouTube videos for my audience's viewing pleasure with annotations etc.
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Get 10 Album reviews
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Do something creative outside of music – write and perform a one woman Fringe play
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Build a following outside of Vancouver through touring/house concerts in BC and Alberta.
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Take one day off a week to chill out – a complete sanity keeping measure
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Perform at a new festival
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Get a film and tv placement
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Get help – an intern .... submit your application NOW
Well, that's alot. It's all do-able though. Particularly on the days when I feel fierce. Today, however , is my day off – so I'll be chilling, eating chocolate, watching movies and resting – so I can start fresh and fully rested on Monday. Until next week.
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