Avoiding a Spirit of Entitlement, Careers and Callings, Finding Stability As a Musician...Two Former Military Musicians Recall Their Careers

Former host James Newcomb and new host Jim Lambie recount a few memories from their military careers, and Jim takes us through the journey from his earliest days in the Army to his current career as a player, teacher, and podcaster. In this discussion, you'll hear: -Community is the product of the musician... -James Newcomb begrudgingly acknowledges a few redeeming qualities of Army bands... -Jim recalls going through boot camp....twice... -The moment Jim realized the military was his future... -Military brings stability to Jim's career... -3 different types of military mindsets... -How to know it's time to leave a gig... -How to identify and avoid a spirit of entitlement... -A career vs. a calling... -The big thing that made the military a good idea for Jim Lambie... Resources mentioned: https://committedmedia.org/?captivate_podcast=steal-or-steel-how-our-outlook-determines-our-circumstances (Steal and steal podcast) w/ James Newcomb https://committedmedia.org/?captivate_podcast=commitment-and-interest-contrasted (Interested and committed podcast) w/ James Newcomb