Mmmm... Accomplishment, you, control and choices.
Things to make you go Mmmm…
by Darien J
"To encourage creativity by sharing more inspiration than any electronic artist.”
Three thoughts for your creativity and one on mine.
3 for you:
Be accomplished.
“Creative accomplishment comes from being willing to take a lot of chances.” - Scott H. Young
Who are you?
"I am Me, and I hope to become Me more and more." - Paula Modersohn-Becker
Keep control.
“You can’t control what other people say, think, or do. Anytime you try to, you lose your power. You must learn to focus on what you say, think, or do. That’s how you remain in control.” - Mel Robbins
1 from me
Every Choice Is a Vote for the Person You're Becoming.
“Every day, you cast hundreds of votes.
Not in a ballot box, but through your actions.
The decision to create or consume.
To speak up or stay silent.
To follow through or make excuses.
Most people think identity arrives all at once. It doesn't.
Identity is built through repetition.
One choice won't define you.
But thousands of choices will.
Every action is a signal to yourself about who you are and what you value.
You don't become confident by thinking about confidence.
You become confident by repeatedly acting with courage.
You don't become creative by calling yourself creative.
You become creative by creating.
The future version of you isn't waiting somewhere ahead.
You're voting for them right now.”
1 more thing
🎹 Playing Live in London – 4 July
A milestone for me to share: on Saturday 4 July I'll be performing live at Buntu in Brixton.
It feels quite full circle. One of the first gigs with my old band Didjitalis was for Buntu back in 2014. More than a decade later, I'll be returning with Darien J, performing the album live for the first time as a 90-minute set.
Expect deep minimal grooves, tension, emotion and melody, delivered through a hybrid setup that combines live performance with a DJ mindset.
Buntu is a lovely community-focused night built around the idea that "I am because we are" - creating spaces where people come together through good music and leave having made new friends.
If you're in London and would like to join us, it'd be great to see you there.
🎟️ Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2464490