This week on Diamond Cast, we continue our conversation for Musicians’ Mental Health Month—focusing on the mindset it takes to keep going in a tough industry. From staying self-motivated and managing delayed gratification, to learning from feedback and defining what success really means, we’re talking about what it takes to stay the course.

Vincent also shares more stories from life on a cruise ship, we give a big update on the Fall Into The Silence video campaign, and discuss how playing music supports mental wellbeing.

In this episode:

- Vincent on performing on a cruise ship

- What keeps us going when things get tough

- The link between determination and stubbornness

- Staying motivated and learning new skills

- Mental strategies for songwriting and improvement

- Why good feedback matters

- What does “success” really mean as a musician?

- How music helps mental health—and when it doesn’t

- Our personal go-to songs during hard times

- A big shoutout to our amazing fans

Let us know in the comments—what’s your go-to song when things get rough?

And don’t forget to support the Fall Into The Silence video fundraiser!

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

05:05 – Vincent Reports from the Cruise Ship Stage

09:58 – Mental Health Month Pt. 2: Determination & Drive

10:25 – Fall Into The Silence Video: Supporter Update

13:27 – What Keeps You Going as a Musician?

18:22 – The Power of Delayed Gratification (and Stubbornness)

21:25 – How to Keep Improving as a Musician

24:41 – Storing Song Ideas: The Mental Bank

27:46 – Why Good Feedback Helps You Grow

29:45 – Self-Motivation: The Fuel Behind the Music

31:52 – The Right People Bring Out Your Best

39:24 – What Does Success Really Mean in Music?

42:16 – A Surprising Fact About Successful People

46:20 – Why Playing an Instrument Helps Mental Health

48:42 – Almost Anyone Can Learn to Play

50:54 – Has Music Ever Not Helped You?

55:47 – Diamond Black’s Go-To Songs for Hard Times

58:14 – Big Thanks to the Fans – Leave Us a Comment!

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