Annie Binns | Life in the Fun Lane

How much do you really know about Guitar Hero®? Sure, you know it’s a game that brings your cousin Joe’s air guitar to life, but do you know what’s being subliminally driven into his brain while he’s channeling Pat Benatar?

Industry analysts claim the reason for this enormous success is that millions of us want to be rock stars. I disagree, and it’s not just because I can’t play my way through Barracuda on Easy. There’s more to Guitar Hero® than meets the eye. If you play the game, or love someone who does, you need to know what this game is really about!

Don’t Make Things Harder Than They Need To Be

To strum or not to strum, that is the question. You think you know how this works? You hold down a note and strum? Think again. One minute you’re strumming like a rabid squirrel and the next – nothing? Just hold the note? Ahhhhh, man! Why didn’t anyone tell you that sometimes it only takes half the effort to get the job done.

Don’t Be Like Everyone Else

Got Whammy? Feeling your inner Jimi? The whammy bar lets you throw in that personal touch. It’s your own musical signature. Whenever you’ve been asked to do the same thing that everyone else is doing (typically if you’re in school, if you have a job, or if you are alive) remember to use your personal whammy to set yourself apart!

Save Your Strength For The Hard Times

It’s star power – everyone can get it, but not everyone knows when to use it. If you want to make the most out of this run through life, you need to keep that star power in reserve for the tough parts. It’s tempting to use it for a boost when you’re already on a roll – don’t do it!! Use it when you don’t have any idea how you’re going to survive. Star power won’t give you the answers, but it will carry you from one note to the next until you figure it out.

Don’t Get Discouraged – YOU ROCK!!!

Is there anything better than being told, “You Rock!!” at the end of a performance? It may seem like a cliche, but you DO rock and we KNOW you rock and that’s just a really good way to end one challenge before moving on to the next.

Always Invest In Yourself

The money – it’s never as much as you thought it would be. And the deductions! They don’t make any sense and they take out far too much. You complain, you argue, but in the end you shove what’s left in your pocket and use it for stuff that will make you look better the next time.

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When you have to stop playing because your fingers feel like they are going to disconnect from the rest of yourself in a uniquely painful manner, think about how you’re going to show up the real world. You’re not just a guitar hero – you can be a real-life inspiration the next time you walk out that door.

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