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Colin Stranahan's commitment to music clicked one day on the football field when he injured another player. Even though he was a good football player, so good he was being courted by high school recruiters, it was in that moment that he decided he wanted to do something with his life that helped people, not hurt them. Born into a family of musicians and music-lovers, drumming was always there, waiting patiently for him to answer the calling. In this conversation Colin shares the many ups and downs of his journey: the blessings and the challenges and the mindset that he adopts on the days when the negativity tries to take over. You'll possibly hear me choking up a few times, being moved by the realization that Colin is a living, breathing example that we are the only people who have any business defining what the truth is for us. The only time other people have power over us and our ideas are when we give them that power. The idea of that is so beautiful and so profound and so simple that I've been floating on clouds holding that in my heart since I had this call. Possibly because I've given power away for most of my life and didn't claim it until my 30s. Possibly because it's liberating. Whatever it is, I hope you listen to this and really get it: you get to define what the truth is for you. Follow Colin on Instagram @colinstranahan and check out his website: colinstranahanmusic.com. About the podcaster: Erin Vazquez is on a mission to smash the stereotype of the broke, addicted and depressed artist by showing creatives of all walks of life how to create a career that is prosperous, healthy and joyful. If you would like to receive updates and special offers from Erin Vazquez Success Coaching, LLC, sign up at eepurl.com/c4fHT1.