The inspiration for, and most of this actual post comes from an email my nephew, Walker Owsley (aka True Odyssey) sent me about doing something original and unique. Something honest and from the heart. About wishing you were you and not someone else.
No one became Michael Jordan by wearing his jersey
No one became Guns & Roses by being in a Guns & Roses cover band
No one became Jerry Seinfeld by telling Jerry’s jokes
No one became Picasso by hanging one in their living room and claiming they did it
No one became Zooey Deschanel by dressing dorky
The list goes on and on for things the world has trademarked.
You can’t copy and rip-off your way to the top. You may be inspired to the top. But people can smell a copy cat mentality a mile away.
And that’s what it is most of the time, mentality.
The goal is the mentality to do something original, and all the while be wide open to inspiration, motivation and encouragement from a broad range of sources.
We need to experience what only you can give us.
I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com