DJ Ples Jones
@plesjonesdj.bsky.social
DJ, artist and Life Coach for the music industry. Get your free "Burnout checklist" PDF. https://artistimmunityblueprint.com/home--artist-immunity-blueprint
Rick Rubin has anxiety starting every project because he has no playbook. If you feel fear, you're about to make something real. The goal isn't to kill the fear, it's to regulate the nervous system so you can work anyway. #Creativity #RickRubin
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Rick Rubin has anxiety starting every project because he has no playbook. If you feel fear, you're about to make something real. The goal isn't to kill the fear, it's to regulate the nervous system so you can work anyway. #Creativity #RickRubin
Rick Rubin says the audience comes last. If you create for an algorithm, you lose. The only thing that connects is truth. Your nervous system needs safety to be honest, not pressure to be famous. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Rick Rubin says the audience comes last. If you create for an algorithm, you lose. The only thing that connects is truth. Your nervous system needs safety to be honest, not pressure to be famous. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
February 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
February 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late.
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time."
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
This belief kills more careers than bad marketing. It causes you to rush releases and sign bad deals.
Naming the "monster under the stage" is the only way to kill it. You aren't late. 🛡️
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time.
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time.
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time.
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Your biggest enemy isn't the industry. It's the version of you that believes you're running out of time.
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
That belief kills more careers than bad marketing ever could. Calm down. Build the system. Protect your peace. ⚔️
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure. It doesn’t.
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
It depends on whether your body can handle being unseen longer than you expected. Consistency under pressure is the only real filter. #ArtistImmunity #MusicBiz
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
Name Your Fear_ Conquer Creative Block & Shine!
If you can't handle being unseen, you won't survive the industry. The "Unseen Season" is where 90% of artists quit. Don't be one of them.
Free Burnout Checklist in bio.
#musicadvice #artisttips #musicproduction #joebudden #mindset #independentartist
If you can't handle being unseen, you won't survive the industry. The "Unseen Season" is where 90% of artists quit. Don't be one of them.
Free Burnout Checklist in bio.
#musicadvice #artisttips #musicproduction #joebudden #mindset #independentartist
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Name Your Fear_ Conquer Creative Block & Shine!
If you can't handle being unseen, you won't survive the industry. The "Unseen Season" is where 90% of artists quit. Don't be one of them.
Free Burnout Checklist in bio.
#musicadvice #artisttips #musicproduction #joebudden #mindset #independentartist
If you can't handle being unseen, you won't survive the industry. The "Unseen Season" is where 90% of artists quit. Don't be one of them.
Free Burnout Checklist in bio.
#musicadvice #artisttips #musicproduction #joebudden #mindset #independentartist
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The biggest myth in music is that success depends on exposure."
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
No. It depends on if your nervous system can handle being unseen. 90% of artists crumble from the invisible weight of being ignored.
If you're posting to silence, you aren't failing. You're training. 🛡️
#ArtistImmunity
Most musicians don’t fail because they’re bad.
They fail when their nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
FREE Artist Burnout Checklist: link in bio.
#indieartist #artistburnout
They fail when their nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
FREE Artist Burnout Checklist: link in bio.
#indieartist #artistburnout
January 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Most musicians don’t fail because they’re bad.
They fail when their nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
FREE Artist Burnout Checklist: link in bio.
#indieartist #artistburnout
They fail when their nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
FREE Artist Burnout Checklist: link in bio.
#indieartist #artistburnout
Creative Block_ Your Nervous System is Protecting You!
Most musicians don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail when the nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
Download the FREE Artist Burnout Checklist — link in bio.
#artistburnout #musicartist #musicproducer #indieartist #creatortips
Most musicians don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail when the nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
Download the FREE Artist Burnout Checklist — link in bio.
#artistburnout #musicartist #musicproducer #indieartist #creatortips
January 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Creative Block_ Your Nervous System is Protecting You!
Most musicians don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail when the nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
Download the FREE Artist Burnout Checklist — link in bio.
#artistburnout #musicartist #musicproducer #indieartist #creatortips
Most musicians don’t fail from lack of talent.
They fail when the nervous system can’t handle being unseen.
Download the FREE Artist Burnout Checklist — link in bio.
#artistburnout #musicartist #musicproducer #indieartist #creatortips