I often make great music but as time goes by I start to not like it or start to question my abilities.

Unfortunately, when I first started to feel this way I didn't know how to overcome the feeling.

So, if you are an artist trying to get out of your own head, here's the best way to get started.

• Read This Book: "get out of your own way" by Russ will give you a peek into Russ' journey and how he had to get out of his own way to succeed. The power is all in your hands.

• Stop listening to your own music: I will be the first to admit it I listen to my own music often....(fine I listen to it a lot). Usually this is when I am most critical of myself. If you give yourself a week without listening to your own art. Then you go back to give it a listen you will usually be amazed at your on work and the fire will be lit inside you again.

• 10,000 hours : When you are doubting yourself, use it not as a reason to give up, but fuel yourself to go harder. Write another song. Make another beat. Sing in a different key. Rap in a different tone. Change the flow. Practice and practice until you create work that others will love and you will adore. There is no shortcut to getting better.

These 3 tips are a great way to progress as an artist and to start believing in yourself again.

Don't doubt yourself, because the world and I are waiting to hear your music.