The Other 22 Hours Dave Hause on blue collar, anticipation, and minor tweaks.
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Sep 24, 2025 
Dave Hause, a Philadelphia-born punk singer-songwriter and co-founder of Blood Harmony Records, shares insights from his 30-year career. He talks about the blue-collar mentality behind creativity and the importance of discipline in sustaining a creative lifestyle. Dave reflects on balancing family life with touring, tackling the anxiety induced by modern information overload, and the value of anticipation in creative projects. He also discusses how minor lifestyle changes and sobriety have positively impacted his artistry, encouraging emerging musicians to hustle and stay true to their vision.
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Parenthood Turned A Corner Late
- Dave has twins and felt mentally beaten by parenthood early on.
- His sister warned him a 'corner' would come, but the relief arrived much later.
Information Overload Raises Parental Anxiety
- Modern information overload increases parental anxiety and distracts from home calm.
- Maintaining a calm household is a parent's key job for small children, per his therapist.
River Vs Ocean Creativity Metaphor
- Creativity is a river and industry is the ocean where sharks live.
- Stay upstream in the pure water as long as possible to protect original intent.