Climbs Quote by Michael Kosser
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“[Non-performing songwriters] climb the mountain the first time, take their successes in stride, and when they tumble down the mountain, they just consider the tumble part of their profession and don't even waste time mourning their slump. They continue to write, make new connections, and move forward toward a new round of success.”
About This Quote
Source Blog: Songwriter's Journey, 2020
Songwriters face setbacks; viewing failures as part of the craft fuels perseverance and future success.
In simple terms: Failure is part of the process.
Key Takeaway
Embrace setbacks, keep creating.
Themes
resilience
creativity
career
growth
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- writing new songs
- collaborations
- skill workshops
Key Concepts
growth mindset
artist’s block
industry networking
Questions to Reflect On
- When to reassess your path?
- How to learn from failures?
A Different Perspective
Some setbacks may indicate deeper issues.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
