when I came up with a method that changed the way I view the entire process of mastering my craft . I call it the 20 minutes-a-day rule . Not necessarily groundbreaking nomenclature , but don ’ t judge a book by its cover . I believe this rule , when applied , can truly revolutionize the way you approach your career , craft , and hobbies .
Now , I know what you ’ re thinking : isn ’ t this supposed to be an article about leading worship ? Yes , it is ! You see , as worship musicians , it is pivotal that we have a healthy relationship with the art of practice . The Bible tells us to do everything as if we ’ re doing it for the Lord . It is so important that we engage with our musicianship and challenge ourselves to grow beyond proficiency . However , we shouldn ’ t set out to master our craft so we sound better on Sunday , but rather consider our dedication as an offering to the Lord . We tithe our time and resources and witness as the Lord magnifies His blessing through our newly honed skills and talents . Think of the people that God will bless through you when you become excellent at your craft . It ’ s so inspiring . But back to the questions at hand — how do we motivate ourselves to grow beyond the mundane and become a master of our craft ? Let ’ s get back to my fun little process called the 20-minutes-a-day rule !
Okay , full disclosure , the process is baked out in the title so I probably need to find a name that buries the lead a bit more . Nevertheless , the point is this : If you spend 20 minutes a day working on your craft , you will find yourself completely transformed within 6 months . How does that work ? It is utterly and completely about mindset .
I don ’ t promise to have some golden key that will launch your new music career or magically turn you into a prodigy . I ’ m not saying this idea will speed up the 10,000-hour rule or cheapen your route to excellence . No , it ’ s far from that . But what I can assure you of is this : the transformation of your mindset manifests the ability to shift the paradigm of the pathway to mastery from a maze to a motorway . Your mindset has fogged up your view and from your vantage point , it feels hopeless . But with clarity comes confidence , and confidence gives way to achievement ! Let ’ s make this easy
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