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This is a good reminder to live a full life, especially the point about belief. In today’s fast-paced world, the beliefs we hold are more relevant than ever. With so much external noise and pressure, it’s easy to adopt limiting beliefs that hold us back. But the truth is, the way we think shapes our world. The key to living a full life today lies in consciously shaping our mindset. #HabitBuilding #DailyHabits #PositiveHabits #ProductivityHabits #HabitFormation #GoodHabits #SuccessHabits #HealthyHabits #GrowthMindset #ConsistencyIsKey #UniqueAndProud #LifeCoach #WellnessCoach #Mentor #EnergizeYourMind #LifesAmazingSecrets #TheWayOfTheMonk #Monkify #MonkifYourLife #stopcomparing #stopcopying #personaldevelopement #Professionaldevelopment #Worklifebalance #mindsetmatters #lifeskills #EmotionalIntelligence #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement #Success #mindsetmatters

Believe it or not, my weekly TGIVarist stream has only been live for 3 months. 1K subs and 19K+ views later, I am... not doing it this week. "But Trav," you very rightly begin, "what about all that blather re: your dependability?" You didn't think I was going to post something without a skills/experience tie-in, did you? Over the past year and a half along this DJ journey (which, to be fair, is a better name than DJ Varist), I've accumulated a LOT of music. And as my own skills and tastes have changed, a lot of that music fell to the wayside, unaddressed and unused. On top of that, I was managing a library across three systems, resulting in a lot of data duplication and playlist redundancy. You see it now, right? Yep. In order to afford myself the time to engage in some data cleanup, I decided to reprioritize for the week. With a 3 hour set happening in Brooklyn tonight, it was more important that my library be lean and clean for tonight rather than prep a set with bad data. Every now and then, you have to take a step back from maintaining the status quo and, yes, availability, in order to optimize your systems for future success and improved performance. Or in my case, performances. So please excuse the lack of TGIVarist this week. We will return to our regular schedule next Friday.

👻 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞? Halloween videos are already popping up across the socials. Ever noticed how eerie, horror-themed music takes over playlists during certain "superstitious" dates like Friday the 13th or Halloween? 👀 Whether it's classic movie soundtracks or dark, moody beats, audiences are drawn to these atmospheric sounds, fueling spikes in streaming numbers. But why does this happen? 🎧 Nostalgia & Curiosity: Fans reconnect with iconic horror themes (think Thriller 👑) while also discovering fresh, haunting tracks from up-and-coming artists. 🧠 Emotional Impact: The visceral thrill of horror music taps into our emotions—fear, excitement, suspense—creating a powerful listening experience. And on days filled with superstition, people are more drawn to explore those feelings. 🎶 Perfect Background: These spooky playlists serve as the ideal ambiance for Halloween parties or even solo binge-watching horror marathons. More listens = more streams = higher chart rankings for these niche tracks! For artists and labels, embracing these moments means tapping into a seasonal goldmine. Ready to capitalize on the spooky season? Drop your thoughts below! 👇🎃 #StreamingStrategy #MusicConsulting #HorrorMusic #MusicStreaming #HalloweenMusic

It was 841 days since the last time I played a concert. When I’m not working with SpacesEDU helping schools bring competency-based education to life, I’m playing music. Music has always been my companion. It has defined who I am, and the benchmark moments of my life. Ive been playing, writing, and performing in front of audiences since I was 12 years old. But over the last 841 days, I faced the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced as a musician. Moving cities, starting new projects, finding brothers to take to the stage, fights, member changes… you name it I probably did it. But 841 days is also alot of time to reflect. Over 841 days I learned how to be resilient. I learned to not give up, and keep working toward my goals. I learned to adapt. Adapt to change, to the ups and downs, and keep moving forward. I learned to collaborate. After playing in my last project for over 5 years you take for granted how hard it is to gel with people, for one unified creative vision. And most importantly, I re-discovered my love for playing. The nerves before the show, the smiles when we are onstage, the camaraderie of laying it all on the line and I don’t remember having so much fun. Let me ask you. As teachers don’t we want our students to learn these same skills? Don’t we want them to have the opportunity to discover these through passion projects like I did? If you do, let me know and together we can make it happen. See you at a show soon.

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POV YOU'RE IN THE BAND: Every now and then, my sister invites me to share the stage and perform a couple of songs with her. Amanda is a regional music director at School of Rock, and while that's work for her, when we're together, it becomes the most fun, safest place in the world. But the importance of hobbies and family aside, here are 3 things that live performances have taught me over the last 22 years: (1) Math and creativity walk together: In essence, music is pure math. At the same time, it's pure emotion and dynamic. If you just reproduce the numbers, you're a wonderful machine. But if you allow the right side of your brain to dictate how that math comes to life, then you have a captive audience. Always keep a balance between both. (2) Band > Individuals: A great live performance happens when the band plays the right music for the right audience, and no one tries to outshine the others. Even if not everyone is technically brilliant, what matters is that every member knows their role and stays connected throughout the show. (3) Have fun: If the band is not having fun, it's probably not delivering a memorable experience. The audience might get confused or upset, and they won't show up next time. The focus should be on delivering the best performance ever (how), not just playing music (result). If the band's focus is only on the result and not the journey, it may be best to just press play on a playlist next time. This may or may not be about work 🤟🏻⚡️❤️

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🎶 Reconnecting with a Past Passion: My Journey Back to Music 🎶 Life has a way of bringing us full circle. From 6th to 10th grade, the flute was my constant companion. Music was my escape, my joy. But when my flute was stolen around 2012, I no longer played . Financial constraints made replacing it impossible at the time. Fast forward 12 years, and a new chapter began. This past April, a local used store, McKay’s, opened up in my area. Browsing through their eclectic collection about 3 weeks ago. I found a used flute. After cleaning, on the day I bought it, I somehow remembered how to play a B flat scale purely from muscle memory. It felt like fate. Since then, I’ve been re-teaching myself to play, rediscovering the notes and melodies that once brought me so much happiness. It’s been a humbling and exhilarating journey, reminding me that it’s never too late to revive a passion. In the world of IT and cybersecurity, we often talk about resilience and adapting to change. This experience has taught me that these principles apply to our personal lives as well. Never let go of your passions; they have a way of finding their way back to you. What hobbies or passions have you rediscovered recently? Share your stories below! Happy Friday everyone ❤️ #MusicJourney #LifelongLearning #NeverTooLate #Inspiration #ITProfessionals #CybersecurityCommunity