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    Yes, we’re working for you over here!

    We’ve made a mobile-friendly version of our blog. Just type your phone number in the form on the right side of the blog and we’ll text message you with the link.

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    The 8 P’s of luck

    luck-small.jpgAs you know, I reserve weekends for inspirational posts. (Not that my hardcore music topics during the week aren’t motivating… but these weekend posts really aren’t centered around music. They are for anyone striving to do anything… pretty much.

    I have six framed quotes in my home office (even more at the Hearandplay headquarters) but I must admit, I spend a lot more time in my home office than I do there. And out of the 6, I’ve already shared 3 of them. Like this one…

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    If Mr. Rogers could do it, you can too!

    mr rogersUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the legendary Mr. Rogers. He’s no longer with us but his hit show, “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood,” still lives on.

    But few people know the drive and determination it took for Mr. Rogers to get his show off the ground. He didn’t have much money. He didn’t have much resources. But he had vision and that’s all it takes. When you make the first step, miraculously, all the pieces fall in line later. I’ve seen it time and time again in my own life.

    Well, for this weekend’s motivational post, listen to Mr. Rogers before the U.S. Senate in 1969 asking for $20 million dollars. This 6-minute speech changed the world and birthed the children’s series that taught us about sharing, honesty, morals, and… life.

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    Salsa Piano 101 Is Now Available!

    I’m stoked to announce that Salsa Piano 101 has officially launched today…

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    Here’s the recording for radio show #8

    We had a blast! Check out the recording…

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    This business card offended me… at first!

    opportunity-small.jpgFor my second motivational post this weekend, I want to pass on to you something a fellow shared with me after a seminar one time. He gave me a business card that said…

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    Do you know your average and how to raise it?

    I heard someone say this about 8 years ago and have used it in my motivational talks ever since. Honestly, I don’t know who to attribute it to. But anyway, it goes something like this…

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