Author Archives: Matt Peterson

Are fans taking video at concerts disruptive

There has been a lot of debate among musicians and fans lately about the widespread use of camera phones at concerts.  A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (link) discusses the pros and cons. I feel that technology should … Continue reading

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DejaSet First Recording

Last night Colin (business partner) and I went up to the Saxon Pub  to record our first sets using some of the recording devices I’d picked up over the past couple months.  Having gone up the day before to clear things … Continue reading

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Have the Will to Succeed

This is a society of instant gratification.  All too often, when faced with what seem unassailable walls between where we are and where we want to be, we turn aside from our goals rather than find a way through or … Continue reading

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All you need is love

I tell ya, the Beattles had a lot of this stuff figured out, but I never really understood, or really listened. If you pick some result that you want to achieve in your life and begin back tracking how you … Continue reading

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The Power of Full Engagement – Jim Loehr

Amazon link The root of this read is that everyone attempting to grow goes through cycles of exertion and recovery.  Growth in emotional, spiritual, mental and physical capacity can only be achieved through these cycles.  Sprints with shorter periods of … Continue reading

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Needing Approval

Throughout my life, although less as I age, I have sought approval from those around me, parents, friends, co-workers, girlfriends.. hell, even people I have just met. Earlier in my life it wasn’t unheard of for me to talk up, … Continue reading

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Core Values

I’ve never actually sat down and thought about the core values which govern my life. I think having a considered approach to this allows one an easy reference. Through the day you can say, “Am what I am doing right … Continue reading

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