Getting More From Books
Books are great, but most people use them the wrong way. The
real value in the information within a book comes when you do
something with it.
I recommend approaching books by going through them one chapter
at a time…and possibly even one sub-chapter or idea at a time.
Instead of just reading through everything, when you see an item
that you can put into action, stop and write it down.
So let’s say you’re reading a book like Music Business Success
and the section is all about how you can built rapport when
meeting people… Instead of just reading through it, or even
highlighting it, take out your pen and note pad and actually
write the action down.
Each section you read will probably have several action items
you can take, so make a list like, “How to Build Rapport When
Meeting Somebody” and start listing everything that you can do.
The next time you have a meeting or need to make a phone call,
you’ll be able to pull out that list and go through steps you
can take to make everything go smoothly.
Then, when you get to the section on “How to Sell More CDs from
the Stage,” write down action items to do that. And the next
time you’re playing a gig, you’ll have steps to follow which
will allow you to sell more merchandise from the back of the
room.
You get the idea…
What you don’t want to happen is that you’ll finish the book
simply knowing more stuff. Knowing things is fine, but it’s when
knowledge meets action that things really start to happen. And
if I had to have one of the other, I’d take action every time.
There are plenty of intelligent musicians who know what they
should do, but don’t do it…and where do you think those people
are? Working dayjobs, living with their parents, and doing
things other than making music for a living.
Successful musicians take action.
Books to check out:
Music Business Success: Better Networking Skills and Creativity
for Musicians and Songwriters
CD Release Party Strategies: How to Have a Major Label Event on
a Shoestring Budget
How I Make $100,000/year in the Music Business (Without a Record
Label, Manager, or Booking Agent)
And if you really want to get into writing things down and see
how far it will take you, try Music Business Goal Planner (52
Weeks to the Record Deal, Publishing Contract, and Income You
Want)
David Hooper
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June 11th, 2009 at 4:44 am
How do you go about getting college text books from a grant?
I’m going out today to purchase college text books. I got a grant from my school but I don’t know how I’m suppose to gain access to that grant. So how do I gain access to that grant to purchase my college text books?
June 11th, 2009 at 9:46 am
If you've signed for your grants and loans at the cashier's office, you may have a credit balance. If you do, then they either cut you a check for the difference, or they may have something set up with the bookstore that you can buy your books with the rest of the money.
If your financial aid doesn't cover your bill, you'll have to pay for them out of pocket.
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June 11th, 2009 at 9:48 am
The grant funds were (or will be) paid directly to your student account. Your school will apply those funds to your bill - if there is money left over after it’s applied to tuition and fees, you can also apply those funds to your bookstore purchases.
Different schools have different procedures for applying financial aid to bookstore purchases. Some financial aid offices require you to stop by the office and pick up a voucher that you simply hand over at the bookstore when you check out with your books. Other schools are set up so that the cashier at the bookstore can immediately confirm that you are a financial aid recipient, and they’ll just scan your student ID and you’ll be on your way.
My advice is to check with financial aid - or the bookstore - and just ask them how your school’s procedure works. Just go ahead and give the bookstore a call - I bet they can answer the question for you, before you even head over there.
Good luck - I hope that helped. Enjoy your first semester!
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June 11th, 2009 at 9:50 am
You just tell the cashier in the college bookstore. Some have a register just for the students gettting their books on financial aid and one for cash. But the bookstore will know.
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