[Fmpro] cooperation vs competition

[Dana from Serious Vanity Music]

Good points, Kiki.  From a marketing and business innovation standpoint, the 
book "Blue Ocean Strategy" discusses these sorts of concepts, with examples 
from businesses like Starbucks and Southwest Airlines who've had amazing 
success by using these practices.


Dana Detrick-Clark from Serious Vanity Music
Seriously good audio, speed, and price!
http://www.seriousvanity.com/AllNaturalTalent

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sunblossom Records" <sunblossom at arvig.net>
To: <fmpro at nxport.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 7:06 AM
Subject: [Fmpro] cooperation vs competition


>>>Interesting times we live in!<<
>
> The more we move towards a cooperative paradigm and away from a 
> competition,
> the more successful we will be in whatever our endeavors are.  There seems
> to be a great societal hoax perpetuated that our material supply is 
> limited
> and that we must fight over the scraps. It just isn't so. We live in a
> creative and abundant universe.
>
> There is enough for all - there is room for all.  I got a little freaked 
> out
> when I saw how much music is flooding the marketplace because of our
> technological advances.  What is positive and beautiful is that no two of 
> us
> are trying to do exactly the same thing.  Our paths are unique. Our music 
> is
> unique. Our methods are unique. Therefore, our place in the music industry
> is unique.
>
> Our job is to be as authentically ourselves as possible. Then it all 
> works.
> To truly know what aspects of the business give us the most joy and move 
> in
> that direction. When we align ourselves with our joy and passion, then 
> focus
> on what we want in a positive and joyful and grateful way,  we come into
> alignment with the creative force.  Things start happening for us. Ideas
> start flowing in ways we never thought possible.  People come to our aid 
> in
> serendipitous ways.
>
> Just as everyone can now be a composer/songwriter etc., there are far more
> filmmakers now thanks to software like Final Cut Pro and consumer 
> camcorders
> with "film-look" settings. When Cold Mountain was edited in Romania on 
> four
> Mac G-4s it changed the industry's perception of editing possibilities.
> Filmmaking is enormously accessible. This gives us more opportunities to
> marry our music with film.
>
> There are ways to make money with our music that we have yet to conceive. 
> If
> it is money that you want - you can have it. When we are at peace and in a
> positive frame of mind - brilliant inspired ideas will come to us in
> unexpected ways at unexpected times. The trick is to stay positive and 
> focus
> on what we want to bring into our lives - not on what we don't want.
>
> I worked as an environmental activist for many years. Over time I learned
> that we are much stronger when working FOR something than working against
> something.  When we work against something with an attitude of fear we 
> feed
> and empower the very beast we are trying to destroy.
>
> The energy of a positive person is absolutely magnetic and powerful. It
> opens doors.  Creates opportunity and wealth.  Keeps us healthy.
>
> There is plenty for all.
>
> Kiki
>
>
>
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