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Instead of dwelling on obstacles and reasons for failure, focus on cultivating a \"pre-emptive skepticism\" – a habit of anticipating and actively countering negative self-talk before it takes hold. By doing so, you can break free from the cycle of self-doubt and tap into your full potential.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":9},2882473,"I remember Glenn Miller coming to me once, before he had his own band, saying, How do you do it? How do you get started? It’s so difficult. I told him, I don’t know but whatever you do don’t stop. Just keep on going.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},2882456,"People have often said to me, ‘You’re so relaxed when you play.’ Relaxed my elbow. 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The author is suggesting that resistance to one's goals is an inherent aspect of the creative journey, yet it's precisely this recognition that allows for a more realistic and therefore more productive approach to overcoming these hurdles.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a professional or artist should acknowledge and mentally prepare themselves for the inevitable obstacles they will face in their field. 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