
Over the years, with the rise of file-sharing and social networks, has JMT’s level of involvement with their fans changed at all? In what ways has their involvement in JMT’s career – their “vested interest” in their art - evolved as well?Ībsolutely. In this interview, Yan talks about the emergence of a middle class of artists, what it’s like being in a niche based music business, and how JMT is taking control of their music. However, everyone has different filters that they can create.Recently, I spoke with Yan, who is the manager the hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks and now partner in Enemy Soil, a full-service music company, with JMT front man Vinnie Paz. The filters that I prefer are in the graphic below. Step three in the process is to mentally and emotionally run through our pre-set filters.

That simple you ask? Yes – indeed! This second step in the process resets our neuro-chemistry (“unhijacking” us) and allows us to access different parts of the brain that make better and healthier choices for ourselves. One of the best things we can do when we react is to simply take several deep breaths. In the words of Yoda, “You must unlearn what you have learned.” Step one is to catch ourselves as we are reacting. In a world of reactions, we can have regrets, guilt, strained relationships, wasted time, violence, hurt feelings, team dysfunction, or any combination of the above. If we are always reacting, we don’t get where we want to go. It happens to everyone, but there is a visible, positive difference between those who filter their responses and those who don’t. We’re human, which means we get “triggered” or set off.

The term “amygdala hijack” comes from reactions such as these, and refers to the part of our brain that is activated in these circumstances.

I’m just getting more irritated the longer I stand here.” Most of us can identify with the themes in this inner monologue. “What are these people thinking? Who in the world could be that slow? Doesn’t anyone care that I am in a hurry and will be late for my meeting? This process never takes this long.
