I wouldn't be fair with life if I didn't mention Fernando Eugênio. He was a doctor who loved music and guitar. He hired me to produce his album when I was 25 years old. He had money to hire that "famous" producer, but trust me. That attitude resonated with my older self (the one writing this text) and disclosed some insights. All these cliches are incredibly true: 

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Don't pursue fame for the sake of it. Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Be who you're; accept it. If someone loves you, that means your imperfections too. Don't do whatever it takes only to "belong" or "to be accepted." Some people won't like your true nature; they will move away, which is fine. Stay with it. Always respectfully.

 

Finally, all of that applies to our music, too. As you have probably already glimpsed, being someone else doesn't work out. Stop listening to the world's noise and start hearing what comes from inside.

 

Life is a collaboration game. If you do what you're supposed to, life will too.