#225: The Surprising Power of Just One More

Imagine you’re looking at a box of chocolates, knowing you’ve already had at least three too many. Your hostess is holding out the box to you, saying, “Have just one more. It couldn’t hurt.”

It’s hard to actually know what one more would do. That “one more” candy might be the one that pulls out your filling. That “one more” episode of your favorite Netflix show might turn into an hours-long binge watch. That “one more” task before you leave the house might be the one that makes you miss your train.

But there’s the other side of “one more” too. The extra rep in the gym that builds muscle and stamina. The extra pinch of spice that makes a dish delectable. That extra touch to anything handmade that makes it unique and treasured. Those are just a few examples of the beneficial power of “one more.”

There are lots of opportunities for “one mores” in our harp playing, both helpful and distinctly unhelpful. When you know which of those extras you should avoid, you can stay out of some of the most problematic pitfalls for any harpist. When you know which ones have the power to move your playing ahead, that’s almost like magic.

But there’s no magic to it, just a little information, and that’s what I’m going to give you today. I’ll give you the do’s and dont’s of the extra step, when it’s worth it and when you’d be better off having stayed in bed. In fact, I’ll share three things that you absolutely must avoid, and I’ll tell you why.

And we’ll counter those with seven “one more” things that will multiply your efforts in ways you might not expect. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s get started..

Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode: 

• Join us at Back to School Night
• Are you ready to work with a Harp Mastery® Certified Coach? Click and find out.
• Work with a Harp Mastery®  Accredited Teacher.
• Harpmastery.com

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