SUCCESS

PROBLEMS

THESE THINGS GET IN THE WAY

• Procrastination
• Disorganization
• Over-confidence
• Miscommunication
• Self Doubt / Self Pity

PROCRASTINATION

• While you are waiting, someone else is DOING
• Best work under pressure is a myth
• You have a finite amount of time in your life
• People are more willing to help long before a deadline

DISORGANIZATION

• None of us are smart enough to remember everything
• You are the only one that can organize your life
• Clutter = Confusion
• Plan so you don't forget
• Plan so you are prepared

OVER-CONFIDENCE

• This is the greatest hinderance to growth
• You all have more access to information than any other generation
• Your knowledge is factual, but not always experiential
• Copying and creating are two different things
• You matter as an individual... But are part of a group

MISCOMMUNICATION

• Being uncomfortable talking to peers or teachers
• Exaggeration - tone matters!
• Not clarifying confusion
• Talking ABOUT problems without trying to fix them
• Taking things personally

SELF DOUBT / PITY

• I can't is the same as I won't
• It is very easy to feel like the world is out to get us
• The world is competitive...
• Ain't nobody got time for that!

WHAT CAN I DO

SET GOALS

PLAN YOUR TIME

• Don't just have a to do list
• Budget your time according to your needs and goals
• Identify time-wasters
• Plan time to plan!
• Plan time to practice!

GET ORGANIZED

• You use a planner for other homework... Why not band?
• An organized space means less distractions.
• Keep all rooms in the band facility neat and organized
• Make sure you are logistically prepared. Reeds, mutes, pencil, music....
• Be over prepared / early

DO IT YOURSELF

HELP THEM ORGANIZE

• Tell them about events
• Review band calendar weekly
• When we cover times / details in class
• Take notes and share them with your parents
• It is your responsibility as a young adult to develop this skill.

BE HUMBLE

HOW TO BE A LEARNER

• Make mistakes and embrace them
• Don't try to know it all
• Make lots of little gains
• Don't take criticism personally
• Take pride in your accomplishments... And then look for the next opportunity

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Positivity goes a long way
• Come to me with your concerns
• Would you feel disrespected if...
• Your teacher talked to your parents about a problem before you knew?
• There should be mutual respect between us!

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

• Before or after school
• Respect class instruction time
• Is your responsibility
• I give my time to those who ask
• My door is always open

KNOW THAT YOU CAN

TRUST ME

• I have your best interests in mind
• I wouldn't be a teacher if your growth doesn't matter
• It's not all about music...
• It's about your personal growth on YOUR journey
• I sincerely want the best for all of you!

DECIDE TO BE SUCCESSFUL