You Need Turbulence to Reach Higher Success
The truth is, it never gets easier—performance, that is. Even famous DJs and artists still get nervous before they perform, no matter how big their careers have become.
The pre-show jitters are real, but so is the post-performance adrenaline rush.
That moment when you realise your body has overcome the nerves and let you play—that’s the magic.
My coach uses a powerful metaphor: an airplane taking off. It cannot climb to higher altitudes without turbulence; it needs turbulence.
The same applies to your DJ career. Growth comes from pushing yourself into new experiences, meeting new people, and constantly evolving your skills. Electronic music is always evolving, and staying still is never an option.
Your challenges will change over time.
Maybe it’s setting up your first livestream, committing to a residency, or stepping onto a bigger stage than you’re used to. Performance anxiety may kick in but you need to continue focusing on this as work, and not enjoyment – that comes later.
Each step up brings mental resistance and nervousness, but these aren’t signs to stop—they are the turbulence required to reach higher.
The key is to trust yourself through these moments. Remember, turbulence is temporary. Once you push through, the confidence and growth that follow will make it all worthwhile.
And once you’ve taken on that challenge and risen to the occasion, you’ll be ready for the next flight to even greater heights.
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