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My hiatus is officially over and it's time for an update.

Since my last post I:

1. moved my family out of one house and into another,
2. had a serious bout of bronchitis and pneumonia,
3. was promoted at work,
4. turned 40,
5. lost over 25 pounds (including 1.5" from my neck, 2" from my chest and 4" off my waist),
6. and suffered a ligament injury to the thumb on my fret hand, which still hasn't fully healed.

Even if I had the time or inclination to play ...

Tags: life, motivation, procrastination, rationalization, resurrection

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One of the easiest and most expensive ways to motivate yourself and practice more is (you guessed it!) buy a new guitar.

Justifications for the investment:

• you can't wait to pick it up and hold it
• you want to play it non-stop
• it's more comfortable/easier to play than your current guitar
• it provides a better tonal range for expressing yourself musically
• you haven't purchased a new guitar in almost 5 years
• this is the Summer you turn 40
• you recently received a

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Tags: inventory, motivation, ngd, procrastination, rationalization

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Guitar Gear