Thanks…. I was hoping someone would say that. Really.
ari

Ari, I am very proud of you.

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Welcome to OBV! And thanks. Yes, I had to think hard on how all the pieces I have can fit together to create a complete vision. It took some time, but I am happy and confident about my vision. It will still change and evolve, sure, but this is a believable plan — I feel very optimistic that if I were to execute this, then I will make my dream come true. And that is a very empowering feeling.

ari

Thanks! I will respond to your suggestions to the plan a bit later.

ari

If my pursuit was purely blogging, I think it’s possible to do it without going full-time right away — but it’s just not possible with music. It is so much more labor intensive, and it requires a dedicated room. That’s why I put together this plan, to show people that what I intend to do and how I will succeed once I start doing it, so I can get help on the key problem — how to get started. I don’t know how yet, but I feel that I’m one big step closer now that I made my vision known.

I encourage you to articulate your vision for your venture. If for no other reason than to help yourself stay focused on what it is that you’re after.

ari

Welcome to OBV! That looks like a cool site. I did do a survey of task management tools a while back, and I settled down to using http://todoist.com. It doesn’t have some bells and whistles, but I really like it’s clean and quick user interface.

Keep in touch! I look forward to getting to know you.

ari

Yes, I agree — I think the core is the part to keep an eye on, as others (especially how to get there) do and will change.

My core is that I want to spend significant amount of time making music, while mentoring other people to pursue their passions. Blogging is part of my delivery mechanism, but I am not married to this machine. The plan’s purpose is to simply articulate my intention, making it believable and achievable, and figure out where my problems are, where I need help. It will evolve on the way, and I fully intend to let it, without losing sight of the core.

ari

Thanks. Actually, much of my brainstorming and exploration was done on paper — a computer is too distracting for me.

It is good to articulate our vision, because it helps us moving. But I can guarantee you, though, that plans change along the way — and I intend to let it — I know we call it business PLAN but I like to consider it more of a vision. A plan can feel binding, like I have to follow it.

I look forward to seeing your vision! Don’t get frustrated if it doesn’t come quickly to you. I’ve been mulling over this vision for like 6 months. And that is after 13 years of trying to figure out how I was going to become a musician.
ari

Thanks! Yes, I am aware of Ning — I’ve been eying it, wondering when is a good time to use that. We’ll see.

ari