Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well, or at least are on your way to doing well 😊
I had written before about handling curves. Here are some examples from a recent gig.
In the Cold
A couple of weeks back, we had a gig at an establishment to play for a fund raising event. Lo and behold, when we got there, the promoter told us that the bands would be playing "outside." The promoter was very apologetic, but it was the venue's decision. Yes, it was kind of cold (in California terms 😊) but no matter, we did what we always do.
When curve balls occur on a gig, we work to insure that it doesn't phase us. In fact, we make a mental decision to "Set Fire To The Stage" every time we play - no matter the circumstances. With this mindset, we can aim high each time we perform.
Lights Out
Of course there couldn't be just one curve ball on this gig. 😀
During our set, in the middle of a song, the power goes out - I kid you not. No matter, we immediately go through the song acapella until they get the power back on ...and launch immediately 😊 back into the song where we left off. "The show must go on" the saying goes. I wish I could say that I always practiced this, but it is a learned skill for me. It helps to have a team of like-minded people on the same page. You can help reinforce this strength in others.
The Take
- Curve balls happen while you are striving towards your goals - be flexible
- Curve balls often happen in multiples - be extra flexible 😊 The way you are attempting to pursue your goal may not be possible at the moment, and life is requiring you to pursue it a different way.
- It's always good to have a team of like-minded people to work with. There is strength in numbers; that is often an over used cliche, but it is very true.
