One: "Do or Do Not; there is no TRY" (Quote - Yoda)
For Jedi warriors and guitar players alike this is an essential idea throughout your entire life as you fight the forces of the dark side or just the forces of your own lack of confidence. You will learn most of what you need to be a player just in the simple act of doing.
Two: "To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first" (Quote - William Shakespeare)
Patience with persistence is the right combination for this essential idea, and whether it's 'To be, or not to be" will depend on just taking things as they come. Each individual connects the dots at different times, and rushing and cutting corners will not get you to your destination any quicker.
Three: "The main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work" (Quote - Charles Barkley)
Tension is always an obstacle to efficient motion and mental acuity, so relax and enjoy the process of becoming a guitarist and appreciate the gift of being able to play and make music.
Four: "Never lose a holy curiosity" (Quote - Albert Einstein)
Be curious in discovering things about music, sounds, different approaches to technique and the things that make great guitarist great. Be a curious student of the whole of music.
Five: "It's not having what you want but wanting what you have" (Quote - Sheryl Crow)
Enjoy the simplicity of making music. Just you and your guitar will create timeless moments that will be like 'vitamins' for the soul. Don't look outside the resources at hand for some sort of special inspiration or magical prescription for success.
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