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November 25, 2009
12 Keys to Building a Thriving Music Career

2) Understand the Real Key to Creative Success and Fulfillment
3) Treat Every Day Like You're Bill Murray in 'Groundhog Day'
4) Carve Out Your Slice of the Pie
5) Have Specific and Measurable Goals
6) Engage Your Fans and Get Personal
7) Question Everything You're Ever Been Told About the Music Business
8) Learn How to Deal With Criticism, Bad Reviews and Rejection
9) Define Your Musical Identity
10) Put Fringe Fans in Their Proper Place
11) Let Go of Your Need for Certainty
12) Have a Meaningful Purpose That Drives You
-Bob
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