Welcome to the Sound Mind podcast where I invite interesting guests from the music field and discuss with them topics: musical and personal growth, pursuing excellence and self talk, body and mind maintenance, practice and work routines, the music business and more. The name 'Sound mind' stands for a well-balanced and grounded mind. It represents a mind capable of making wise decisions. It goes hand in hand with good habits since good habits lead to sound mind and sound mind leads to good habits. Sound mind is not easy to maintain but it serves as the best connection to yourself and others. Thank you for your interest in this podcast. Stay tuned for my future guests. Throughout this journey, I will be happy to receive your feedback, suggestions, or ideas for future guests. And if you really want to help me launch this into the world, please share it among your people. Thank you for your support, and I wish you a Sound Mind. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to follow and rate this podcast. That keeps this podcast alive and enables and supports the content you enjoy. If you haven't already, you can follow me on links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mihaelhrustelj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MihaelHrusteljMusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mihaelhrustelj7305 Bandcamp: https://mihaelhrustelj.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/MihaelHrustelj Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/99763252 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mihael-hrustelj/1522031276 About me: My name is Mihael Hrustelj, I was born in 1991 in Slovenia, and I'm a guitarist, composer, arranger, and poet. While I currently call the Netherlands my second home, my musical journey began when I was 13 years old, like many young boys, hoping to impress girls with my guitar skills. Little did I know that music would take me on a profound journey of self-exploration, helping me discover both the good and the bad within myself. As I reflect on my life as a musician, I can't help but think that it allows me to lead a lifestyle akin to that of a millionaire, with all the richness that life can offer in its purest form. My philosophy revolves around a holistic lifestyle that combines the body and mind, drawing inspiration from Buddhist and Stoic approaches. I also place a strong emphasis on workout, connecting with nature, enjoying the simple pleasure of barefoot walking, and even subjecting myself to the invigorating challenge of cold exposure. Through my music and my advocacy, I strive to promote good values and intertwine being a good musician with being a great person. My ultimate goal is to share my sounds, connect with others through music, and empower people through my concerts and collaborations. Music is not just a passion for me; it's a means to make the world a better place, one note at a time.