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Offline chevonee

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Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« on: April 23, 2012, 04:06:36 AM »
Ok let me first attempt to exlain what I'm looking for.

Bill has been playing the organ/keyboard for more than 16 years. His biggest dreams in life were to play at the biggest concerts and meetings. Now he suddenly has no desire to play, practice, or anything. He used to listen to music and instantly play it but now he has no motivation or drive to play. Ok so my question is...is this just burnout or is it time for him to move on to something else?
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2012, 04:16:58 AM »
burnout ... in my opinion
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2012, 06:06:19 AM »
It could be burnout.  It could be frustration.  It could be something else.  "Bill" may not be satisfied with where "he" is, especially if he's not playing concerts or traveling in the circles he thought he would by now.  There could be other factors.  He may have found other interests that have taken his time and energy.  It's hard to tell with so little info.  But, I'd suggest that Bill do an inspection and determine the source.
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012, 06:51:21 AM »
Quote from: lordluvr on April 23, 2012, 06:06:19 AM
It could be burnout.  It could be frustration.  It could be something else.  "Bill" may not be satisfied with where "he" is, especially if he's not playing concerts or traveling in the circles he thought he would by now.  There could be other factors.  He may have found other interests that have taken his time and energy.  It's hard to tell with so little info.  But, I'd suggest that Bill do an inspection and determine the source.

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2012, 07:04:06 AM »
What LL said.
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2012, 07:57:27 AM »
Quote from: chevonee on April 23, 2012, 04:06:36 AM
Ok let me first attempt to exlain what I'm looking for.

Bill has been playing the organ/keyboard for more than 16 years. His biggest dreams in life were to play at the biggest concerts and meetings. Now he suddenly has no desire to play, practice, or anything. He used to listen to music and instantly play it but now he has no motivation or drive to play. Ok so my question is...is this just burnout or is it time for him to move on to something else?
Dear Bill,

This is a normal process in life. There's nothing wrong with taking a little break. This may remind you why you started playing. Hey after a little time off, you will know if this is what you want to do. If your heart is stirred by the sound of music after a few months, you will know what to do.

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2012, 08:55:29 PM »
sell all your equipment on LGM to help other musicans ... and then go volunteer to teach others how to play ... :)
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2012, 11:18:23 AM »
As a person who has experienced burnout I can say, yall r right. Lol
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2012, 11:34:55 AM »
quick observation,
You ask questions about hypothetical people alot
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2012, 11:37:53 AM »
Quote from: csedwards2 on April 25, 2012, 11:34:55 AM
quick observation,
You ask questions about hypothetical people alot

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2012, 01:23:22 PM »
One thing I love about CSE is that he almost ALWAYS says what I was thinking, but without all the fluff and extra words and stuff. He literally just drops his two cents and walks back out. I love it.
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2012, 01:31:56 PM »
Quick response...ummm yeah!  ;D
I don't know how to be anyone else. *shrug*
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2012, 01:37:52 PM »
Quote from: csedwards2 on April 25, 2012, 11:34:55 AM
quick observation,
You ask questions about hypothetical people alot

Yeah like the time she asked about how you would spend $300k. We knew it was her who got the money, so we are still gonna hit her up for some cash! :D
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2012, 01:42:06 PM »
Quote from: under13 on April 25, 2012, 01:37:52 PM
Yeah like the time she asked about how you would spend $300k. We knew it was her who got the money, so we are still gonna hit her up for some cash! :D
No that wasn't me either. Chevonne knows she gone pay her bills 300 g's. After that I'll be broke...I ask questions that are asked to me...which I need to stop doing. ;D
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2012, 02:22:00 PM »
Quote from: csedwards2 on April 25, 2012, 11:34:55 AM
quick observation,
You ask questions about hypothetical people alot

oooo....hadouken.
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2012, 08:43:13 PM »
Quote from: LaylaMonroe on April 25, 2012, 01:23:22 PM
One thing I love about CSE is that he almost ALWAYS says what I was thinking, but without all the fluff and extra words and stuff. He literally just drops his two cents and walks back out. I love it.

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2012, 08:44:48 PM »
Quote from: vtguy84 on April 25, 2012, 08:43:13 PM
My twin.

I swear I typed something about you in that post, but I couldn't get my words right so I deleted it. :D

I was gonna say that CSE is like you but without the sarcasm and veiled bite. You bite but ppl don't realize they got bit until days later, if ever. :D CSE just... bites. :D
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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2012, 10:43:45 PM »
Hey now, wait a minute....don't yall be jumping on my Von Von like that. >:( >:( >:(

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #18 on: April 26, 2012, 05:55:06 AM »
Quote from: T-Block on April 25, 2012, 10:43:45 PM
Hey now, wait a minute....don't yall be jumping on my Von Von like that. >:( >:( >:(

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Re: Is this burnout or time to move on to a new hobby, career, etc?
« Reply #19 on: April 26, 2012, 12:29:34 PM »
Quote from: chevonee on April 23, 2012, 04:06:36 AM
..."Now he suddenly has no desire to play, practice, or anything. He used to listen to music and instantly play it but now he has no motivation or drive to play. Ok so my question is...is this just burnout or is it time for him to move on to something else?"

Hard to tell (Hypothetical or not). Could be weariness (too busy) or frustration with the situation at church, not having other outlets to play. For me, I tend to get more burned-out with frustrations with relationships in ministries (disrespect), leading me to doubt myself and wonder if my efforts are bearing fruit...
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