Optimist Grind Music

02/11/2024

You inspire me for the better.

Sit back and let me pour out my love letter.

02/11/2024

IT AINT OVER UNTIL I SAY ITS OVER.

and aint no quitin when you from the murder mitten.

02/01/2024

If know me, you understand that when I commit to something, it's already accomplished. With that said, after much contemplation, I entered this year with the ambitious goal of creating and releasing one song every week for an entire year—52 weeks, 52 songs. As January fades away, I find myself well ahead of schedule. Despite a lifelong dedication to athletics, my artistic side has always yearned for exploration. While I still enjoy being active and testing my physical limits, in the realm of art, especially MUSIC, there are no boundaries, no finish lines—only endless possibilities.

Each song I produce adds another layer to my love for music, deepening my appreciation beyond what I once solely listened to. The progress made so far leaves me contemplating where I'll be a year from now. The attention or streams it may garner are irrelevant; I'm on this journey because of my genuine love for music. Every chapter of my life is accompanied by a song that guided me through tough times or celebrated victories.

Creating my own artistic and musical style is immensely enjoyable—an amalgamation of everything I've ever listened to and experienced. Much like looking back on a picture after a long life, I eagerly anticipate reflecting on the music I create, sharing it with those who care to listen, and with my future family.

In 2024, I am also marrying the woman of my dreams. Jess Agopian Grateful for the support of my fiancée, who will become my wife this August, our love is like the classic Stardust record Music sounds better with you.

I hope all of you are progressing towards your dreams. Five to six years ago, I coined the name for my art: OPTIMIST GRIND. My trademark should be official any day now, embodying who I am as a human being. To everyone who has read this or supported my endeavors, thank you from the bottom of my heart. My inbox is always open—I love you.

Keep grinding, and never lose sight of the beauty in this thing called life.

12/26/2023

Just finished up this track, it will be on all streaming platforms by the end of the week. If you’re into my music or just me as a person, here is a link to pre-save on Spotify. At any rate, I’m gonna keep making them.

Stream and Save Did everything but gave up... - Distributed by DistroKid

11/25/2023

Dive into the vibrant world of electronic beats with Optimist Grind House Sessions Volume 14! A sonic journey featuring the best in tech house, deep tech, a...

04/19/2023

I am going to give you the Secret to Success, take it or leave. Free of charge. I have nothing to gain by sharing this except that when I make an impact it is part of my individual success. Not money, not cars, not jewelry, and any material position. Not it's not a network marketing pyramid, but we can network to use our own ideas, innovations, and lessons to succeed together by believing in what I am about to tell you. Zero cost, life-changing personal growth & development. It is so obvious that these things if realized take you to the next level so fast that I can personally state that I have learned more in the past 3 weeks of my life about myself than in the first 29 years and it all started by accepting one thing: I Know Absolutely nothing. If you think you know everything there is about any one thing this is where you should probably stop reading this right now.

I am my harshest critic. Still, I must admit that I have achieved some level of success in my life. I choose to define success as doing what you love, and making a positive impact as often and as well as you can. Regardless of my many failures, I’ve been able to wind up doing something I love a lot of the time. This is reflected in folks sometimes asking me; “How?” Well, you’re in luck, because I’m about to tell you everything I’ve told them. Here are the six secrets of my success (such as it is so far):

1. Humility
Don’t laugh. I am often brash. I mean, here I am writing an article about how successful I am. But I know that I know nothing. I know it logically and I feel it viscerally. Sometimes I have to remind myself of it. Humility creates success because it allows me to learn. Everyone I meet has value, has something to teach me, and is better than me in at least a few ways. If I focus on proving my value, I deafen myself to the lessons of others. If I stay humble, I open myself to sharing value with every single person I meet.

2. Curiosity
My goal every day is to learn as much as I can. I learn through experience. I learn through conversation. I learn from reading, from talking, and mostly from failing. I learn because I believe that deeper understanding allows simpler solutions and that simple solutions are better than overly complex ones.

3. Courage
I set outrageous goals and I set off towards them, not without fear but rather in spite of it. John Wayne said that courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway — that resonates. Almost all of my greatest moments resulted from facing my fears. Most of my growth, joy, and my success have been achieved as a direct result of leaving my comfort zone.

3. Foolishness
I’ll try (almost) anything once. As long as it’s not sure to kill me or put me in jail, I’m game. Because in order to learn from experience, you have to have one. Preferably more than one. I seek them out. I struggle against norms. I fight the limitations I place on myself. I Remember: Everything is impossible until someone pulls it off.

4. Adaptability
Maybe this should be #1. The ability to make a plan, set a goal, and then change on the fly when needed has likely been my greatest asset. Roll with the punches. Make lemonade with those life lemons. Be happy with what you have. Be flexible. Flow.

5. Gratitude
I’m thankful for everything. Every thing, every person, every moment. Life is good. Even when it’s not, it is. No matter what. Even in the worst possible situation. You’re still here. You still have potential. Happiness is still an option. There is always something to be grateful for. ALWAYS. The best part is that the more you stop to realize it, the more you notice it, and the happier you are. Really, I promise.

6. Openness
People are different. They’re still people. Accept them. Race, religion, gender, sexuality, culture, beliefs; these are the variety that make humanity valuable. Ideas are similar to people; their variety enhances their value. Open your eyes. Open your mind. Open your heart.

01/27/2022

You already know.

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11/26/2020

If this doesn't make you dance there is no hope.

Thankful for each and every one of you.

I love you.

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08/21/2020

We miss you 🙏

08/21/2020

Claude VonStroke saved my life, well changed it at least 😉

08/21/2020

08/17/2020

Bury my at the club 🎶

08/17/2020

03/30/2020

One of my most favorite Gil Scott-Heron poems...It speaks for itself. Track #4 from "Small Talk at 125th and Lenox" (1970)

03/27/2020

Crap, forgot about furniture. 🤦‍♂️

03/11/2020

Make the worst of times, the best of all time. All we have is now, spend time with your family. Keep your FNGRSXCRSSD