DISQUS

ZUrlocker · 11 months ago

Good posting. It's all about positive attitude. And putting in the hours of practice time.

I used to think it was all about "inate talent" and so I used to tell people I sucked at guitar. But now my view is "I am continuing to improve." Which is much more positive. Because I've practiced more, I also suck less.

My view is that many hours of practice will ultimately yield great results *in any endeavor*.

--Zack
www.guitarvibe.com

mjk123 · 11 months ago

Knock on wood - this "Power Of Suggestion" has helped me have a GREAT day. Let's keep it up.
Searching on "Power Of Suggestion", I found the following: http://www.willwilliams.co.uk/?page_id=94:
"Power of Suggestion

To understand the Power of Suggestion, you need to appreciate the nature of suggestion and how it works. For example, they should always be in the positive. If you read ‘don’t think of a black cat’, what do you think of? If only at a subconscious level, you probably thought of a black cat. That is because you have to think about each word before understanding the grammar. The unconscious works in the same way. So if you think to yourself ‘don’t worry, don’t worry‘ you are actually programming yourself to worry, because ‘worry’ is being repeated to your subconscious. Do you see how this works? This is a useful tip for everyday life. For example it is more influential to say ‘please be on time‘ rather than ‘please don’t be late‘. When someone asks you how you are, answering ‘not bad‘ will leave the word ‘bad’ lingering in their subconscious, which they may then associate with you. So first tip for the power of suggestion: the subconscious takes things literally, one word at a time, and processes all the associations for those words."

I WILL have a great day and I WILL have an even better guitar practice tonight - Repeat as often as you like...

Dan-O · 11 months ago

Hey Dean, glad you found my post. There are so many mental images that surround learning the guitar that cause anxiety and fear. If you can simply be aware of how wrapped up the ego can get in these thoughts, then its easier to see through all that. They you can focus more on the heart of the matter which is an enjoyment of the beauty of sound and the connected feeling that comes with it. Peace, Dan-O

Roxie · 11 months ago

This is a great post. It hits on a universal theme that applies to life, not just guitar playing.

I love this:

"..learn the basics with a positive attitude AND calmness."

Roxie (who is gonna "Keep a positive attitude and practice!")

Recovery Rocks!
http://recoveryrocks.today.com/

Andy · 11 months ago

I couldn't agree more! I'm a big fan of keeping a positive attitude in all aspects of life, not just guitar playing. When it comes to guitar playing though, patience,practice, and positive attitude are really all you need!