Its always been about the journey.
No other skill that I possess has taken me to so many extremes of experience.
Ive hit some of my goals,, owned some MEGA basses that I now wish I hadnt sold on, and failed miserably to reach other goals but who knows?? The best may be yet to come.
I just love playing with like minded muso's who love to chat gear and swap old stories over a few bevvies.
Oh, and another thing it doesnt hurt like Rugby...which I quit to be able to continue playing as the gigs clashed with the games (saturdays) I was also paranoid about my hands getting mashed......I did get a great broken nose as a trophy though
PS: Ive always found it helps to display confidence in your art and have a healthy disregard for audience requirements..............makes the buzz even more rewarding when it HAPPENS