assignment 5

Third Journal Entry

What was the principle I selected?

I chose Principle 4, which states that ‘Be a good listener…Encourage others to talk about

themselves.’

Whom did I interact with?

I interacted with Mr. Ben Jackson, a local musician who has been struggling to finding a

manager to help him navigate the tough entertainment industry in the country. Mr. Jackson

has not been making enough sales due to the lack of proper management of his music career.

What was the context?

The context of my meeting with Jackson was that I could help him in the management of his

music career. I told him that I could help him connect with the players in the market and that

my role would help him increase the sales of his songs and any other product that he could

have relating to his career. I also offered to help him navigate the various regulatory and legal

issues that relate to the music market.

What did I expect?

I expected Mr. Jackson to be reluctant to accept my offer but he certainly could think over it

for some time before him contacting me for a deal. I also expected him to listen to the plan I

was explaining to him and eventually agree to it given the fact that he was interested in

finding a manager.

What happened?

It happened that the day we met, Mr. Jackson had not made enough sales for some time and

he was struggling to pay the pending bills. When I explained to him the plan that I had, he

was eager to agree to it and we actually started our partnership the same day. He was ready to

offer me all the details that I required and my first music management assignment started off

on the same day.

How did it make me feel?

I felt so contented with my achievements and I felt motivated and committed to help Mr.

Jackson succeed in his career.

What did I learn?

From the experience, I learned that people require being motivated and that giving hope to

people when they are at their desperate moments can help boost their morale.

What surprised me?

I was surprised by how effective my plan was and how fast I was able to convince Mr.

Jackson to let me manage his music career. I never filled any application form and our

partnership started the same day I contacted him.

How can I apply this going forward?

In the days to come, I believe that I will be offering motivation and hope to people while at

the weakest points in their life. I believe that my input will help boost their morale, which

will then motivate them succeed even more.