Angola's "Shaq"

Okay so I know I already post my quote but get this: I posted what I did yesterday so I wouldn't forget to do it. But then today, we went to a field trip to Angola State Penitentiary and spoke with an inmate who has a life sentence. He's 38 and has been there for 18 years. One of the first few words he said will affect how I look on life along with all the wonderful and wise advice that was given.

"Failure is not final."
~Sirvoris "Shaq" Sutton

This is a quote by someone who often thinks of failure because of his situation but can still tell himself everything is fine. I am very involved in music and often fear failure of a test on a musical scale or a competition, like I have Tuesday Dec. 8th (wish me luck), so this tells me that even if I do fail to their "set standards"(~S.S.) that it is not the end of the world as we know it and there will be a time again to redeem myself for myself. I practice hard and I know my tests but I would have to say it is my extreme anxiousness that certainly does not help my mistakes but this insight of knowledge will significantly help me in my future attempts with my music.

To learn a bit more about Shaq go to this link:
http://sightandmind.blogspot.com/2009/11/among-experiences-that-change-that.html