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One of my favourite poems is Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken. It is something that I occasionally use at my workshop events to illustrate a principle I have come to believe in i.e. that the road to success is the quiet one that very few other people have taken and not the more obvious, busy road that is so packed full of other people looking for that apparently elusive reward.
Thinking back, I remember first hearing the name, Robert Frost, in my teens. His name was part of the lyric of a Paul Simon song, The Dangling Conversation from the album Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme. It was also released in the USA, I believe, as a single back in 1966:
And you read your Emily Dickinson,
And I my Robert Frost,
And we note our place with bookmarkers
That measure what we've lost.
Ah, Paul. That was when you still wrote proper lyrics.
Anyway, the poem was subsequently brought to my attention by Stephen Covey, in one of his audio programs, and it has remained a firm favourite with me ever since. I remember Covey quoting the last verse:
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.
His point was that the material he had been teaching, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, was something that people generally did not do. In fact, some of the habits actually run counter to human nature and so, he suggested, they represent The Road Less Travelled. It is a principle I have come to believe in i.e. that success lies down that road; the one that other people are not generally taking. Let me illustrate with a little analysis using internet marketing as an example.
It is said that 95% of people that set out to make a living on the internet end up in failure. I don't know how valid that figure is, but it is often bandied about at the internet marketing forum I frequent. Some people say the figure is probably higher, but whatever the actual statistic is, most people are agreed the figure is very high indeed. Well, of course, if we think in terms of cause and effect, with the subsequent failure being the effect that 95% of people are producing, then we can safely conclude that those 95% of people are going about things in the wrong way. They are, effectively, taking the road most traveled in our little analogy.
You only have to look at your email box, full of the junk that you didn't ask for and don't want in order to see their methods in action. I use gMail which, by the way, is a brilliant service in my opinion. It has a fantastic spam filtering capability so most of my spam emails get properly filtered into my 'junk' folder. Of course, every now and then, I take a quick look down the junk folder to see if anything has been incorrectly filtered - it does happen occasionally.
What kind of subject lines are theses people using? Here's a few examples taken from my own junk folder just today:
A Book that Reveals all My Secrets
Amazing Software Collects Huge Commissions
ClickBank is Closing
Now, I don't need to open any of those mails. I can tell from the subject everything I need to know. Firstly the guy who is writing all his 'secrets' down in a book simply cannot see, apparently, that nobody even knows who he is and therefore nobody will be interested in his, so-called secrets. Secondly, the guy telling us that you just need to install a piece of software to make money online is simply preying on the gullible in my opinion. No need to open that one. Finally the last guy is attempting to use a shock tactic. This doesn't work either because, if ClickBank were indeed closing, they would have notified me directly and I would definitely not expect to hear the news from somebody I don't know.
Those are the kind of methods that 95% of internet marketers are using and they don't work because firstly, their emails are correctly filtered by Google, secondly, even if they weren't, you can tell from their subject lines alone that they are spam and thirdly they come from a person you don't recognise. If you needed further evidence, many programs, including gmail, also provide a nice preview of the first line of the message so again spam is very easy to detect. It is any wonder that 95% of them are failing using these tactics?
Of course, I am only using internet marketing as an example here. The same is true for all success, I believe. Success is not located along that broad road that is packed with so many others all trying to do the same thing. It is down the other one, the road that probably less than 5% are taking. It is the one that is grassy and needs wear, not the one that has the leaves trodden black.
If you want success, you have to do what the majority of people are not doing. You have to become one of the 5% - you have to take the Road Less Traveled. James Caan makes the same point in his book The Real Deal. He said it was something he learned from his father. The way he put it was to 'observe the masses and then do the opposite' and James says that it has proved to be a remarkably good guide throughout his career.
So which road are you on? Is it the one that is jammed full of people all attempting the same thing, or is it that lonely, quiet road that is making all the difference?
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It's all over the news these days. Download music from the Internet and you could be sued, fined, and/or go to jail. The truth is free music downloads, done correctly, are completely legal.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) aggressively prosecutes copyright violators. And well they should - it's piracy plain and simple. But there are millions of free mp3 downloads legally available. RIAA doesn't want you to know this and wants you to believe any music downloads you don't pay for are illegal.
You'll quickly attract RIAA's attention by using file-sharing services like Kazaa and Grokster. The technology is not illegal (yet), but using it to share downloadable music is at best a grey area. And make no mistake, RIAA can and will find you!
How do I get Free Downloadable Music without breaking the law?
First understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted copyrights. Nearly all songs have an artist or record label copyright. Many copyrights restrict gratis downloads. But many musicians want to share their music at no charge through free downloads.
Why, you might ask? Some are unknowns looking for exposure, but many famous musicians know it's in their interest to offer free downloads. It inevitably leads to more CD, concert and merchandise sales. Plus it boosts their image and popularity.
Most music download services offer a free trial period when you can download songs at no cost. Cancel before the trial ends and the songs cost nothing. Of course they hope you'll stay and pay the monthly membership fee, which in reality is a cheap way to expand your music collection.
Study the membership terms as some sites only allow use of the downloads while you are a member. In addition, a "free music" search will lead to sites - by or for musicians - that offer mp3 downloads for free.
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When Dolores "DeeJazz" Jackson sings, it's not surprising to see why her listeners are are dynamically captivated. DeeJazz delivers something unique: inspirational, message-rich lyrics, against the background of a beautiful and spiritual, jazz sound. Her voice is as readily remarkable to the human ear as it is definitively, distinctive. Particularly engaging, each one of her songs demonstrate her ability to easily hit a wide range of octaves. Her debut album, titled, "A Musical Messenger," has the potential to inspire and transform lives for the greater.
Born in Michigan, USA, DeeJazz has spent most of her life in Detroit. Currently, she makes her home in North Carolina. As a college student, she was the recipient of thousands of dollars in scholarships. The singer/songwriter earned her B.A. in Advertising from University of Detroit, Mercy, and graduated Magna cum Laude.
I recently sat down and was honored with a rare, inside look of this amazing artist. Her CD, "A Musical Messenger," has a generous, 14 tracks, and can be purchased at: http://www.deejazz.com/
FranBriggs: Good Morning, DeeJazz. Thank you for meeting with me. And, congratulations on your spectacular accomplishment of masterfully blending jazz, inspirational, and spiritual music.
DeeJazz: Thank you so much, Fran. It is a pleasure to be with you.
FB:You produced your own album; was that a difficult decision?
DeeJazz: Producing my own album was not at all a difficult decision. It had been a dream of mine for a long time. I have been writing songs and playing them on the piano since I was 13. So, by the time I produced the album, I had quite a few years of writing and recording experience under my belt. But yes; there were times when I doubted by ability to do it by myself. After I completed several songs I presented them to some experienced producers for their opinions. One told me my production wasn't good enough and that I would need their help, I sensed their desire for control and, not to mention, compensation. Another told me my productions were great.
However, by this time confidence in my writing ability had matured to the point where I was feeling pretty secure. Nevertheless, I wanted the opinions of experienced writers/producers. I found out that they are people too.
"I encourage anyone that loves real music to purchase this CD. I am confident that you will be uplifted. Musically, everything is there. Whether you're into up-tempo, ballads, introspection, inspirational, motivational, jazz, vocals, or instrumental, "A Musical Messenger" has it all!"
- Michael L. Jones Producer/Director, Eye-On-U Productions, N. Hollywood, CA
FB: What are some of the most powerful truths you discovered about yourself after completing your first album?
DeeJazz: One of the most powerful things I discovered about myself after completing this CD was that I could actually fulfill my lifelong dream to be a composer. It was thrilling. Secondly, that I had something worthwhile to offer. For a long time I felt like a failure. After a failed marriage, I was struggling financially as a single parent of two small children and I had no direction for my future. Music was always a dream for me, but with little or no encouragement from my family, I felt discouraged. Completing this project taught me that I could accomplish what I put my mind to as long as I didn't let anything or anyone stop me.
FB: It's our understanding that you are an avid reader. How, and when did you acquire your love for reading? And, what books are you reading now?
DeeJazz: My love for reading started when I was kid when the bookmobile used to come to our neighborhood. I loved it! Growing up in Detroit --where not much was given to you and sometimes things were stolen from you -- I was so impressed that you could borrow books without paying for them. Actually, I'm still impressed by the library! I go every three weeks and sometimes more than that (laugh).
Right now I'm reading Dr. Maya Angelou's four-volume autobiography; also, a book titled, Word Smart. It teaches you how to improve your vocabulary. And, Seth Speaks. It's a new-thought phenomenon written in the early 70's by Jane Roberts, a woman who channeled a non-physical entity with some powerful spiritual information. I also just finished a great, great book called, The Disappearance of the Universe, by Gary R. Renard. It's an enlightening read mostly about the miracle of forgiveness. This book has changed my life.
FB: Dr. Maya Angelou -- a phenomenal woman. You actually met her, correct? Would you describe the experience?
DeeJazz: Yes. I met Dr. Angelou in August of this year. After hearing my CD she invited me to New York to sing for an "open mic" night at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar. I saw her when she began walking down the aisle way. She appeared majestic in her red evening dress with escorts in front, and back of her. When she got close, she smiled and touched me on the shoulder. I felt like I had been touched by an angel. She was then taken to a private area where she would watch the show by monitor.
A little while later her assistant came to Hattie and I and guided us to her table. She shook our hands and was incredibly gracious and warm. She treated us like we were royalty. Amazing ... Hattie recited one of Dr. Angelou's quotes that had made an impression on her life and Dr. Angelou expounded on it eloquently adding even more insight. We felt blessed and honored to be in her presence. Afterward, I was told she commented on my performance saying it was, "Delightfully impressive."
FB: What was it like collaborating with your sister, Hattie Mae Jackson-Pembrook, as she completed the companion text for your album?
DeeJazz: Collaborating with my sister as she wrote the companion text, Messages to Awaken yourSelf, was a most exciting and rewarding time. When she was challenged around her abilities I would encourage and prod her along the way. I knew that she could do it and I reminded her how she had been my inspiration. When I was a teen, Hattie was a motivational speaker. I loved attending her speeches and I heard her say many times that she wanted to write a book. Well, the messages in my songs all came from books/classes and workshops she had exposed me to, so I knew this was the perfect opportunity for her to write her first book. After she completed a chapter, I would edit it to our mutual approval. We had minor clashes about which pictures to use, and occasionally she lamented: "Another rewrite?" But, we settled them quickly without much dissension.
FB:In the forward of Hattie's Book, Messages to Awaken yourSelf, you mention that you experienced mental telepathy with a dog. Was it deliberate?
DeeJazz: Yes, it was deliberate. I don't know exactly how I discovered it, but I noticed the dog could hear me when I would "think" a command to him. It was a Great Dane. I told him to get up and come to me, and he did. Then I told him to go lay down, and he did. After doing this several times I was very surprised and decided I would show my little 9-year-old neighbor. I said, "Watch this, I'll tell him to get up in my mind and he will." So, I did, and the dog responded. Then, I gave the mental command to lay down and he followed again. Needless to say, my little friend was highly impressed. However, mental telepathy as well as other so called extra-sensory perceptions, are common place when we remove the erroneous belief of ourselves as mere, human beings. At that time I had been faithfully practicing for three months a powerful technique of awakening called, The Pathway's, by Ken Keyes, Jr. His book is titled, Handbook to Higher Consciousness.
FB: Your album continues to receive raving reviews from the music industry. What kind of reception have you had from listeners?
DeeJazz: Frequently, people come to me after performances proclaiming they were deeply moved or helped in some way. I have been referred to as "anointed" and people have expressed gratitude that I have followed my divine calling. I've heard people say they have been helped through relationship problems, recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as money and health issues by my songs. Recently a woman in church told me that she was dealing with a situation that she had expected to benefit her life tremendously when suddenly it came to a disappointing close. She felt bad but then quickly decided to look for the good in the situation. Instantly, one of my songs, Darkest B4 the Dawn, began playing in her head and she started singing it. She said she knew it was a message from God. I've been told my songs are therapeutic, uplifting, timeless, and one never gets tired of listening. I am deeply honored by their comments and give credit where it is due, to the Most High.
FB:How long have you been writing, arranging and producing your own music? Is it as challenging as it is fun?
DeeJazz: I started writing poems when I was around 10 years old and I began putting music to them at 13. I would play the music on the family piano as I sang the songs. Sometimes I would make up instrumental songs and play them with intense passion. I didn't know at the time but it was a way for me to release tension.
Writing music has been challenging, but mostly it's been fun. I had two music classes in my life. But I found the literal writing and reading of musical notes tedious and too technical to contain my interest. I play and write by ear. I hear the songs in my head and then play what I hear. I feel the most important thing to learn about songwriting is structure. For example; verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, ... etc. There are several structures but most songs follow the same basic structure. Once I learned song structure it became easier because I knew where to put what. What I love most about song writing is hearing it grow from what I heard in my head, to what I hear outside of it.
FB: Who are the individuals that you recognize as your mentors?
DeeJazz: Just recently, Maya Angelou has become one of my mentors. After hearing my CD she took an interest in me -- and I in her. I am learning so much from reading her autobiography. She is an extraordinary woman. She overcame many obstacles, one after another and still, she rose. I am learning from her example.
I have always liked reading biographies of other songwriters/artists and using them as inspiration. I've read about Barry White, Patti Labelle, Barry Gordy, Queen Latifa, Dolly Parton and others.
FB: The lyrics in your song titled, This Gift of Mine, include:
Every day is blessing
A gift to us with love
But we must heed
The call to succeed,
That's our gift to God
FB:What would you say to the individual who is struggling with hearing -- or seeing -- their "call to succeed?"
DeeJazz: I feel we all have a "calling," so to speak, for our lives. There is something that you were born to do. Hattie states in her book that Michael Jordan says he was "born to play basketball." That might sound frivolous to some, but as anyone can attest to, Michael Jordan's astounding athletic skill is nothing short of miraculous and would most likely be considered a divine gift. If a person is struggling with discovering their "call to succeed," it is probably because it's the thing they've always dreamed of, but are most afraid to do.
FB: In her book and on her website, Hattie shares a touching story on her website about her longing for not only a sister -- but a companion. Could you summarize it for us?
DeeJazz: I guess it was supernatural but some part of her was waiting for me. She was graduating from high school when I was born and she truly loved me unconditionally. Growing up I cannot recall one time that she raised her voice to me or made me feel bad about anything. We have always been mentally and spiritually close, sharing our love of ideas, self-help information and spirituality. Now, this CD/Book project is becoming more successful than we initially anticipated. We are in the process of preparing ourselves for whatever it brings.
FB: Tell us about your current and forthcoming projects.
DeeJazz: Hattie and I are in the planning stages of a nationwide tour. We'll be doing a full stage production/concert. I will sing with a live band/orchestra including background singers. And, at times, it will be accompanied by interpretive dancers/actors. Hattie will expound with spiritual insights during extended instrumental sections of the songs. Also, we will do workshops consisting of her speaking and my singing. The participants get lots of hands-on awakening experiences using tools and methods we have used and that have worked in our own lives. We're also planning another CD/book combo.
FB: That sounds like a magnificent production... In reference to your use of "awakening experiences," would you say that in our natural state we are simply unaware of, or do we intentionally suppress the Greatness within us?
DeeJazz: In our truly natural state, we are awake. Awake within our Spiritual Oneness with everything and everyONE. However, in our unnatural state, which is nearly everyone's daily experience, we most definitely suppress the Greatness within us. How many of us suppress acceptance, understanding and forgiveness in everyday situations? Most of us, most of the time.
"Awakening" requires a decision. A decision that says the way we have been living, is not working. A decision that if "we," meaning, "If I don't accept the responsibility to change it, who will?" In our workshops we seek to inspire an awakening experience in the participants so they can have a personal encounter or a remembrance of what it feels like to be "awake."
FB: Is there anything you would like to add before we go?
DeeJazz: Lately, I've been experiencing intense gratitude. The information that I am being guided to is literally changing my life experience. The powerful ideas and methods that I learn and practice are what I convey in my songs in an effort to help people wake up to their innate divinity. We are spiritual beings and until we wake up to this fact, we will remain asleep and will not experience our true reality, which is love.
FB: Thank you, DeeJazz for taking the time to share. I certainly enjoyed my time with you.
DeeJazz: Thank you, Fran for allowing me this wonderful opportunity to share.
On assignment with eMediaCampaigns!, Fran Briggs interviewed Dolores "DeeJazz" Jackson in October, 2005.
DeeJazz can be contacted at:
e-mail: deejazz111@yahoo.com
website: http://www.deejazz.com/
Hattie Mae Jackson-Pembrook may be contacted at:
e-mail: hmpembrook@yahoo.com
website: http://www.hattiemae.com/
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Go ask Alice -When she's ten feet tall.
Where are YOU headed? Grace Slick's White Rabbit traces a drug induced journey, from ingestion of strange substances, to loss of purpose, to confusion and to hallucination. Oddly enough, the final message, "Feed your Head, "Feed your Head," is sensible and applicable to our interconnected, informational world.
The phrase "information age" may be over-used, but it's the age we live in. Never in history has the ability to access, filter, and process information been as important as now. Fail to "Feed your Head?" Neglect relevant information flow on a regular basis? Then, as the song says later, "You know you're going to fall."
The good news, and a corollary of an information age, is that high quality, relevant information applicable to improve any aspect of life, is available at zero or minimal cost, to anyone with the motivation to seek it out and the self-discipline to learn and apply it. Information that ranges from the nuts and bolts of starting almost any type of business, to training in and knowledge concerning nearly any trade, to a degree in nuclear physics (should your mind be inclined that way).
Not sure how to take advantage of any (except one) aspect of the internet? All You Need is Google (not Love). If you can type your question into a Google Search box, you'll find detailed instructions, usually with video illustrations, that'll show you the way. Need to brush up on Multi-Variable Calculus or Solid State Chemistry? From one of the best Universities in the World? Google it and you'll find, for example, free courses in these and many other subjects, offered, on-line, by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITOpenCourseWare). As one wag put it, " "Some things Man was never meant to know. For everything else, there's Google." Like your job? Had enough schooling? Interested in Entertainment and Recreation, not acquiring new skills?
The good news: Entertainment, from games, to music, to movies is economical and accessible on the Web.
The bad news: Employers will continue looking to advancing technology for solutions to their problems. And almost any employer will tell you that his major source of problems is employees. If you have a job, that's YOU.
Acquiring new skills is no longer optional, whether it's to make yourself more of an asset to your employer, or to survive if your employer decides you're no longer an asset. Wall street profits chug along while real unemployment in the USA (as opposed to official government figures) is at depression level highs and housing prices continue declining. Neglect to "Feed your Head," at your own risk. The White Rabbit's on his way to a party. All too many are following Bunny down his hole, glued to their PDA, plugged in to their IPOD, mesmerized by their Big Screen, and Socially Connected, but woefully Mis-Directed. And, as anyone who's been there can tell you, it a lot easier to get into a hole, than to dig your way out. Let Alice and her buddies follow the White Rabbit down the hole to Wonderland mediocrity. Time to start day-dreaming creatively and and use the Wonderland of the Web constructively. Organize your-self. Use a note-book, Remember the Milk or whatever works for you to prioritize daily tasks. Make sure one of those tasks is spending some time acquiring more skills or information that will enhance your potential to function, to hold your own, and to progress in your career and in life.
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