The spirit of guitar practice must be one of resilience, and self discipline. When we first start our guitar journey, we are excited, and full of dreams of being the next guitar hero. As we start practicing new physical challenges are experienced. First our fingers become sore and tired. The sounds coming out of your guitar sounds nothing like the song you hear in your head.
Now what? Quit, yes and many do, because they lack the spirit of total resolution and focus.
The old Nike slogan was: “Just Do It.” Pick your guitar and practice…something…anything, but keep at it, and don’t quit. Stick to your schedule as best you can. If you slip in your training, get up, and keep going. Block out any self defeating thoughts: “My hands are too small,” “I suck.” Whenever any negative thought pops into your brain, imagine that negative thought being destroyed by a sledge hammer!
Focus on the task at hand. Obstacles don’t matter, it’s how we respond to those obstacles that really matters. I believe this to true of life, not just practicing guitar.
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