Prince's 10 Rules For Success

Happy Saturday! Hoping your weekend is going well. It's time to Fall Back and enjoy that extra hour of sleep. While researching for the Success series of articles, I found an interesting perspective on Prince.What kind of music do you listen to? His catalog stretches across all genres and affects all generations. His passion for performing drove him to technical excellence.  Prince controlled the sounds and settings of his recordings to produce quality product. His fans are loyal even beyond his untimely death in April 2016. Prince mentored many young artists (mostly female) on the tricks of the trade and music industry. Prince was a child prodigy who learned and played all instruments. Most importantly, he maintained all creative control of his product. Prince perfected a winning formula that he replicated with the Minnesota Sound. With his experience, Prince was able to expand his musical empire for decades to come. So how did he suceed? By following these principles:

1. CREATE FROM THE HEART

2. KEEP GROWING

3. DON'T CRITICIZE

4. LEARN FROM THE BEST

5. LOVE

6. UPLIFT OTHERS

7. DON'T CARE WHAT OTHERS SAY

8. HAVE ROLE MODELS

9. CREATE TRUE ART

10. BE YOURSELF

Prince was a skilled businessman. He negotiated his contracts at age 17. When it no longer served him, he self-published and self-promoter his music. He was the first artist to sell his music online. He was the first artist to give his CD to concert goers. He was the first artist to co-brand his music with print media. He made much of his millions in concert sales. Artists are still following in his footsteps to maintain their livelihood and profitability. 

Prince spoke volumes in his songs. His lyrical genius displayed bold, thoughtful, and futuristic knowledge. Fans felt included in his fiercely private world. Prince used his musicality to translate his message to the masses and gain their fandom. His legacy will live forever as even more followers are introduced to his published works. Prince was welcomed with open arms and held in high esteem by many. His musicianship gave credence to his status as a mega superstar. So can you use his secrets of success? How can you incorporate these principles  into your processes? Please share your comments below. Thanks for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!