(1): Associate with low energy people - For the practice and my sanity, low energy people (the “I shouldn’t” or the “I won’t” or the “I’ll do this when…”) is a NO GO. Surround yourself with creatives or the people who are out there doing what they say they want to do. Not just ideating. (2): Go out without a purpose - Nightlife is fun. Dancing is fun. Without an intent? It’s ungrounded and leads to more harm than done. Being strict with my time and where I invest it is of pivotal importance. Need inspiration? The dance floor calls but is it always the best place to be surrounded when you are trying to double down in the studio?! (3): Time alone - it is of prime importance to spend time alone. At least an hour a day, if not more. (4): Keep my goals to myself - the wrong people will try to make you doubt your ambitions. Protect those goals for yourself and those that will support you. (5): Doubt myself - No amount of self doubt is good, but especially as an emerging artist, the flame I a...