I’ve been thinking about how a lot of times when we have big dreams and big goals, a lot of people will try to warn us.

Their perspective will be like, “Because I care about you.” I think it’s some of that, but a lot of it is they’re scared.

We get scared of new things especially when we feel like we don’t have control, or we watch how other people go into things. And we project that.

Don’t allow someone else’s fear to shake your confidence or what you’re sure of. Keep pushing, understand they’re scared, have empathy, keep it moving. | By James Gardin

James Gardin is a musician who’s been around the block…a few times. With a 20-year career under his belt, this Lansing, Michigan native has seen it all – from playing to empty bars to performing with big-name artists like Bryce Vine, Jack Harlow, KING, MURS, Macklemore, and Quinn XCII. Gardin’s music has been featured on Hot97, with Australian Open 24 Campaign, NBA franchise Portland Trailblazers, on TV shows and films like ESPN’s ‘First Take, CW’s ‘All American’, ‘Queen Sugar’, Bloom, and ‘Block Party’ proving that he’s not just a one-hit wonder. Visit Gardin’s website HERE