Playing to Your Audience

He may look like he's paying attention to you, but he is probably more interested in the nut he sees on the other side of the rock. Same can be said for some in the audience that you are trying to engage. They may be looking at nuts as well. It could be a package of cashews or someone that's off their rocker. Either way, they aren't paying attention, so don't fall off your rocker cause the squirrels aren't going to save you.

Guess what? That's just fine. You don't need rocker saving squirrels or eyes down in cashew eaters.

Some aren't paying attention because of the going ons. Some aren't paying attention because they have no interest. Some will come around. Some won't ever come around. Before we go round and round I'll get to the point. Don't want anyone vomiting on the poor squirrel.

Your audience is what you seek and need to engage with. Not THE audience. Don't beat a dead horse when they aren't ever going to look into what you are saying, your story, or even you. Don't beat a dead horse literally either. That is just wrong. You would get a different audience though.

Focus on the audience that is focusing on you. They are the ones who enjoy your work, get what your saying, and listen. They also can be great word of mouth to those of the same likes and tastes.

You will be far more genuine when not crying wolf from the rooftops. Or shouting on stage about how great you are, your work is, etc.

You are only great to certain people. Your work is only great to certain people. You can't please everyone with everything. Never can. Never will. If you aren't great to others, if your work isn't appreciated by others, or if others are just out to lunch then let them stay there.

Don't focus on changing those you can't. Play to your audience and allow the others to find the audience they want. If that is an audience for beating a dead horse...well...you are better off without them anyway.

Do you focus on everyone? Do you feel beaten if they all don't pay attention or like your work? How do you handle finding your audience?