Question:
Should I give up music so I can be more successful in life and achieve anything that I want in life?
anonymous
2018-01-29 19:11:15 UTC
I already give up video games, social media, television and movies. I’m also thinking of giving up music since music distracts me so much.

What should I do? Am I making a good decision? Please, I’m 17 and I just want to go through life since I believe that life will be very difficult if you aren’t prepared.

And I believe that I can achieve anything that I want in life if I give up all of those distractions. What should I do?
Seven answers:
a la Rimbaud
2018-01-29 19:26:42 UTC
Life is tough. Finding things that are meaningful to you helps. If music is meaningful to you, don't give it up. Why give up something that's meaningful to you?



Maybe you'll achieve everything you want, maybe you won't. Most people don't... even those who achieve a lot rarely achieve everything they want. It's the nature of ambition... you keep wanting more. Ambition is... well, I'm not really crazy about the concept. Most of what's wrong with society (social and economic inequality, exploitation, environmental degradation, etc...) owes itself to ambition. To quote a wise man, St. Thom of Yorke, "ambition makes you look pretty ugly; kicking, squealing, Gucci little piggie". But fine, whatever. Ambition can have its merits in some cases. But if what you achieve isn't meaningful to you, then what's the point? Many people are hugely successful but feel empty, because they realize the meaning they were searching for in their own life - is something they can never achieve through simply being "successful". Success isn't its own reward - never has been, never will be. So, try to be successful in a meaningful way at something that's meaningful to you. And if it's all about what's meaningful to you, then why give up something else that is meaningful to you (assuming music is)?



If you truly see music as just a distraction, and it doesn't mean anything to you other than cheap entertainment... then by all means, give it up. But if the reason you haven't given it up yet is because it's meaningful to you, then don't give it up. And good luck achieving everything you want (maybe you will), but make sure it's really what you what and what will matter to you (as a person).
Robert
2018-01-31 10:31:10 UTC
Pursue your passions with everything you've got. If you have the discipline to give up all those things, you will go to great places. I'm 22 and can't do that. Chase your dreams. Good luck
RWPossum
2018-01-30 02:50:42 UTC
This is so 21st century! When else in all of human history would a young person ask a question like this?



The quality of music has declined to the point that people are calling it a "distraction," like video games!



"I've given up candy bars. Is it time to give up vegetables?"



Yes, give up these ugly sounds that pass for music and listen to the real thing. It can help you develop your intellect. enrich your life in so many ways. There's a universe of music. Explore!
THE BANNIBAL ONE
2018-01-29 19:52:54 UTC
Never give up everything you love.

Do not give up music ever.

Life is Hell when you consider work and wealth your only goals.
jon pike
2018-01-29 19:24:24 UTC
We had a president that played the saxophone. My doctor plays the piano. If you love music, keep playing. Humans are not one-dimensional beings. "Everything in moderation."
?
2018-01-29 19:14:51 UTC
Don't give UP , give FOR.
anonymous
2018-01-29 19:13:40 UTC
First thing's first, what do you enjoy doing the most? Is it listening to music? If you like listening to music, you can try going into the musical field. However, if you feel that you are talented enough (not saying to be rude), feel free to make use of the industry by being a recording agent. This is just a suggestion; I'm not sure if you're okay with it.


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