Diki said it all for me. I've been employed in several occupations, owned my own businesses but none have brought as much personal satisfaction as playing music...at home or on a job.
Eddie

The fact that My Ten Fingers can instill so much happiness to so many is all I need to make me feel successful in so many way musically for all these years!
It is truly a gift!

lost the recording contract
paid millions
to the women
OUCH!!!!

Success????? Music??/
1-Supporting my family – Yes it has done that.
2-Getting to meet people I would never have met – Yes it has done that.
3-Would I do it all over again—Yes I would.
I worked as a stockbroker in the mid 1960’s. My average two week paycheck was about $1,900. I did not enjoy being with people at this level – very little fun or laughter, just serious business. After three years I went back to playing music.
4-Did I enjoy playing music? – Yes I did, very much so.
Music has gotten me through many bad times including my divorce. No matter how bad my mood when the lights went on and the music started I was off to a fantastic world.

Yes I can define my years as a musician as success.
Loving what I am doing and
sharing it = Success.

John C.