Why My Soundcheck Didn’t Go As Expected

Summary

Tim Maudlin shares a humorous behind-the-scenes mishap during a soundcheck for a video tribute to his Great Uncle Llyod Fisher, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and maintaining a sense of humor in the face of the unexpected.

Abstract

In a follow-up to his well-received story on "Know, Like & Trust," Tim Maudlin recounts a personal anecdote involving a failed soundcheck due to unexpected public noises, which he intended to use for a video honoring his uncle who died in World War 2. Despite the initial setback, captured in a 24-second blooper video, Maudlin encourages his audience to prepare for the unknown but also to be willing to laugh at oneself when things don't go as planned. He ultimately chose a more controlled environment for the recording and reflects on the incident as a source of laughter for his family and hopes it brings a smile to his readers' faces. Maudlin also promotes his tribute story for his uncle and introduces his audience to other writers he endorses, inviting them to explore more content on his site, DoWhatYouCanNow.com.

Opinions

Maudlin acknowledges his discomfort in front of the camera but recognizes the necessity to overcome this to share his message.
He values the concept of "Know, Like & Trust" and its impact on building rapport with readers, as evidenced by the positive response to his previous story.
Maudlin sees the humor in his soundcheck blooper and embraces it as a teachable moment, suggesting that such experiences can provide both personal growth and entertainment.
He expresses a deep respect for his Great Uncle Llyod Fisher and the sacrifices made by soldiers in World War 2, as demonstrated by his desire to create a tribute video.
Maudlin promotes the idea of preparation but also flexibility, advocating for a balanced approach to content creation that includes both planning and adaptability.
He encourages community and mutual support among writers, showcasing stories from his CAPITAL Acquaintances and inviting readers to discover more great stories from various authors.
Maudlin concludes with a personal introduction and an invitation to visit his website, indicating a desire to connect with his audience on a more personal level.

Are you willing to laugh at yourself?

You can see the culprit in the background. Photo by Andrew Maudlin

In a recent story, I wrote about the idea of Know, Like & Trust. Judging from the response I got, this concept was well-liked by a lot of people. So I decided to share another K, L &T story about the time I was doing a soundcheck for a video I wanted to record.

You can read the original story about Know, Like & Trust here.

Confession: I am not the most comfortable person in front of a camera. I would much rather be on the other side of the lens. However, I’ve come to realize if I want to get my message into the world, I need to get over myself.

It started innocently enough. I wanted to tell the story of my Great Uncle Llyod Fisher. He was killed in action during World War 2. On the grounds of the county courthouse in Salem, Indiana, there is a beautiful memorial dedicated to all of the local soldiers who fought and died for our freedom.

I thought this memorial would be the perfect backdrop for my tribute to Uncle Llyod. But there was a problem. I wasn’t sure if my phone would be able to pick up my voice with all of the noises associated with a public place.

So I took my sound engineer, my son Andrew, with me to do a quick test recording before I attempted to record the “real” video.

See for yourself what happened next. It’s only 24 seconds long.

Needless to say, I scrapped the idea of recording on the square. If my sister could go by and honk her horn, can you imagine the possible interruptions I could get? So I decided to record this in a more controlled environment.

Daily Doable: Do your due diligence to prepare for the unknowns. But be willing to laugh at yourself if things go wrong. This video has provided my family with a lot of laughs. I hope it will put a smile on your face too.

Before I go, please check out this story from one of my CAPITAL Acquaintances, Nathan White. What’s a CAPITAL Acquaintance? Find out here.

This Inspire Point and Daily Doable were brought to you by Tim Maudlin. Please allow me to introduce myself.

To see more stories like this, visit my site at DoWhatYouCanNow.com

Graphic by Tim Maudlin

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