Most of us think we have it together, at least most of the time.
We try to have a balance on all things “life” – work, family, time management, enjoying the “little” moments, and so on.
It’s all the stuff that you can read about in some magazine found in the check-out line at the grocery store - “How To Get Your Life Together,” or something like that.
Then again, if we take a closer look (some of us don’t even have to look too close), we see just how off-center, how out of kilter we really can be.
Ever feel that way? Even more than a little bit? Maybe it’s more severe than just a slight loss of perspective.
Maybe it begins with a little compulsive behavior here or there.
Working too many hours…
Spending too much time with the new computer…
Hanging out at the gig or job site too long…
After all, we have to earn a living – can’t be irresponsible!
Does any of this sound familiar?
Step 1: Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. But who wants to recover?
Well, it just so happens that I’m one of “those people” who actually enjoys my job in professional audio, getting to earn a living at doing something I might pursue as a hobby anyway.
But depending on your point of view, that may be where the good stuff ends and it turns into something else.
Sure it’s fun, but what happens when the compulsive behavior takes over and common sense is lost?
What about that new piece of hardware that just came out?
Gotta have it?
And what about that accessory that you ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE or you won’t be efficient in your work? (Or should we just be honest and talk about the new stuff that would be just plain way-cool to have, regardless of any real need?)
I don’t consider myself bright enough to be considered a nerd (though it’s one of my lofty goals in life), but I have to confess that I’m a gear junkie.
All of the cool new software, computer gear, audio equipment, test and measurement stuff – you name it, I’m enthralled with it.
Using instinctive knowledge to judge the loudness of a system
