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Episode 110

STEVE MICHELS

Foreign Figures (3 of 4)

Show Notes

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03/26/2019 | 57 Minutes

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This week’s guest: Steve Michels, drummer for the band Foreign Figures. And being a drummer was something that naturally took place in his life, rhythm and melody are his hooks. He started when he was 9, was the front man (and back man) for a cover band in high school, and started Foreign Figures with his brother. He follows his heart while focusing on the things that bring life and happiness. You should follow suit. 

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How would you answer, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Steve originally answered with Dentist, but music has always been a part of who he is, part of his heart. There was an early shift for him from, ‘This is what I do’ to ‘This is who I am.’ When at a crossroads, he’s followed his heart. Away from a guarantee and into a passion. It hasn’t led him wrong. 

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PERSONAL TICKS

  • Imagination and creativity – he’s a kid at heart, and the way he interacts with loved ones and close family and friends reflects a fun-loving childlike persona. 
     

  • Creativity has eternal value to him and spending his time creating is fulfilling. Music holds feelings and love and emotion. 

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PERSONAL TICK OFFS

  • Texting and driving. Primarily because it’s not safe, and it robs people of being in the moment. Don’t handle your phone while driving. 

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PROFESSIONAL TICK OFFS

  • Someone who can’t work well in a team or even just one on one. And we talk a lot about relationship advice in this segment, its like he’s married to his band mates. 

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PROFESSIONAL TICKS

  • Value hard work. Persistence and hard work pay off. Foreign Figures works off collaboration, and splitting the workload. Steve is a business manager, writer, and drummer. 
     

  • Striving to be well rounded in life. Do those things that bring you life and happiness and follow your heart. 

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