Having a life of success is pointless... if you lose your life... That sobering reality is what faced producer, entrepreneur and YouTube educator John Mike when a life-changing moment radically changed his approach to his creative business. In this second installment of this powerful conversation, John Mike shares how a major health scare reordered his priorities, and highlights the importance of prioritizing one's well-being as a creative and entrepreneur. Through his compelling story, you'll learn how to strike a balance between work and health to ensure lasting success, and future-proof your business as technology changes at a breakneck pace. John Mike is a creative entrepreneur, producer, mentor , and tech educator who has impacted thousands with his music tech reviews, production classes, software applications, and coaching products. His YouTube tutorials alone have garnered well over 10 million views. As one of the minds behind brands like GospelProducers.com, he has worked with such top names as Todd Dulaney, John Yosh, Ayron Lewis and Jamel Kimbrough, among many others. If you missed part one of this conversation, make sure to listen to Episode 233 by tapping here or going back in your app to the previous episode! Recommended Related Episodes How to Amplify your Success by Sharpening your Skills with John Mike, Producer [TGGS 43] Mastering the Mindset of a Successful Musician Now and Beyond with Trent Phillips [TGGS 62] Chosen to Create: How to Renew Your Passion and Grow in Grace w/ Parris Bowens, Musician [TGGS 93] Connec We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.