#199: Still Making New Year’s Resolutions? Serious Musicians Do This Instead

Action > Resolution New year.New you.New gigs. But not just more gigs. The right gigs. In this episode, Nomad breaks down why New Year’s resolutions don’t work for musicians—and what to do instead if you want real progress this year. Instead of setting goals you’ll forget by February, Nomad introduces a simple Plan of Action (or as he calls it, a Plan of Attack) designed to help you stop procrastinating, stop chasing the wrong opportunities, and start taking consistent action toward the career you actually want. This episode is built around Nomad’s ETHOS framework and the core pillars of The Career Musician—helping you improve your mindset, your business decisions, and your gig and studio life. Why “more gigs” isn’t better if they’re pulling you in the wrong direction The real reason New Year’s resolutions fail musicians How to replace resolutions with a simple Plan of Action Why Nomad also calls it a Plan of Attack (and what you’re actually attacking) How to beat procrastination, self-doubt, complacency, and excuses A clear, easy-to-follow framework you can use all year—not just in January This episode is practical, simple, and built for real working musicians—not hype, not motivation, just action. To go along with this episode, Nomad created a free, fillable one-page Plan of Action worksheet you can use immediately. 👉 Download it here:https://thecareermusician.com This worksheet walks you through: Telling the truth about where you are Choosing one clear focus for the next 90 days Identifying simple weekly actions Building daily momentum—even when you don’t feel motivated This episode and worksheet come directly from ETHOS: The Career Musician’s Code—Nomad’s complete framework for building a sustainable music career. ETHOS shows you how to: Think like a career musician Make smart decisions Take consistent action that leads to real opportunities Learn more at:https://thecareermusician.com Resolutions are easy to break. Action—done consistently—changes everything. If you’re ready to stop hoping and start building, this episode is your starting point. 👉 Download the free worksheet👉 Take action👉 Get after the right gigs 🌟 Nail the Audition and Get the Gig! (Audition Secrets—Free Guide) → https://thecareermusician.com/audition/ 🎛 PA Rehearsal Studios Official Sponsor (L.A.) Get 20% OFF your next booking Use code NOMAD → https://parehearsalstudios.com/ 🎸 JamPlay Guitar Lessons (Free Trial) Sharpen your skills & stay inspired Use code NOMAD → https://jamplay.com/get-free-access?code=NOMAD 📲 Follow The Career Musician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareermusician/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerMusician/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecareermusician TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecareermusician 🎙 Stream The Podcast: Podcast Hub: https://thecareermusician.com/podcast/ Apple: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Apple Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Spotify iHeart: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-iHeart Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Stitcher-Pod 📚Online Courses → https://www.thecareermusician.com/store 💼Expert Career Coaching → https://www.thecareermusician.com/coaching 🔖Read Our Blog → ⁠https://www.thecareermusician.com/blog/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices