@Seeker - When you use TLP, remember to be as honest as you can be in all of the areas. For example, it was (and still is!) somewhat difficult for me to realize I can't make a full time income piano playing and performing quite yet. I definitely know it
will be possible as I'll be able to use all of the online publicity and works I've put up as sort of a resume for others to see - 'hey, this guy is amazing at what he does and other people like him!' But in the meantime... I sort of need to eat.
I like eating, and I like having a computer and a cell phone and these sorts of things.
@Lasti - Is that the one where Steve explains to get value out in any way that you can? If so, that's what you should totally do. Being a songwriter is a bit easier in the sense that the focus isn't as narrow as what I do, and the market is huge for songwriters. And with the internet, you could probably get a good 10 songs up for people to hear on YouTube, MySpace, etc.; especially if you got prominent YouTube singers to cover a song you wrote. Or, if you wrote original songs for them to sing, so they can give you credit? I'm already doing your job and giving you ideas.
All in all, TLP works wonders, but ironically enough you can't fool the system into telling you something you don't want to hear.
If you answer as truthfully as possible, it'll be giving you the correct solutions. You just gotta pick one and see where it takes you.
Right now, after really focusing on my goals and what needs to be done, I'm going to be putting in 75% of my time into my piano stuff online, the rest on the blog. Performing is my life, and I want to make sure that becomes the focus instead of slipping into writing. While I know I love writing, it won't come close to actually being on stage and giving a performance.
I'll make a post in Personal Effectiveness soon enough so this thread isn't derailed.
When I do, I'll link to that thread from this thread so you all can find me!