Believe Quote by Jon Gordon
“There's a lot of good people out here that want to help you grow and to help the music to continue to grow and evolve and go find those folks and be around them and carry it on... carrying the tradition on in the way with what it is that you have to offer. Find some good people in the music that will believe in you and they'll help you do that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Music industry panel, 2018, USA
Surround yourself with supportive, like‑minded musicians to nurture growth and preserve tradition.
In simple terms: Find supportive people in music to grow and keep traditions alive.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentors and peers who uplift you.
Themes
community
growth
tradition
Mood
inspirational
encouraging
Type
musical
social
When to use this quote
- band formation
- songwriting workshops
- industry events
Key Concepts
networking
collaboration
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your key influences?
- How can you give back to the community?
A Different Perspective
Relying too heavily on others may limit independent creativity.
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![“Ernie Hayes, Jimmy Lewis, and either Belton Evans or Khalil Mahdi on drums [were in Sweet Basil]. All those guys really took care of me.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/400/jon-gordon-1655_basil_ernie-hayes-jimmy-lewis-and-either-belto_200776.jpg)
