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He waited too long

Apr 15, 2026
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"I'm sorry but I have to put the guitar down for good." Words he never thought he’d say, but were true.

This was a student of mine last year who had always said “one day I’ll pick up the guitar” and kept putting his career ahead of his dream. 

Unfortunately by the time “one day” rolled around and he was retired arthritis had set in so badly that within a few weeks the pain was unbearable. 

My heart broke for him.

But it was a lesson to not put off your dreams one day longer.

Call it a mental health thing, call it a personal development thing, whatever makes you feel better about investing time and resources, but start. Reply "One day" to this email and we'll get you everything you need to playing full chords and full songs (yes really).

You aren’t guaranteed tomorrow. 
You have today.

Jam soon, 
JB

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