DiscoverThe Crescendo Music Education Podcast"Keep Your Powder Dry" - Staying Ready for the Right Moment | 142
"Keep Your Powder Dry" - Staying Ready for the Right Moment | 142

"Keep Your Powder Dry" - Staying Ready for the Right Moment | 142

Update: 2025-05-25
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, I’m diving into a phrase that’s stuck with me through all kinds of moments—both the calm and the chaotic: “Keep your powder dry.”

Now, I know—it sounds a bit old-school. And it is. But it holds some serious wisdom, especially if you’re someone juggling big decisions, leadership roles, creative projects, or just trying to navigate everyday life without burning out.

So what does it actually mean? Why has it become a personal motto of mine when things get hectic or uncertain? That’s exactly what we’re exploring today.

Whether you’re making a career move, running a school event, or just trying to not say “yes” too quickly, this phrase has something to offer. Let’s break it down and see how keeping your powder dry might just help you time things right and move with purpose.

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"Keep Your Powder Dry" - Staying Ready for the Right Moment | 142

"Keep Your Powder Dry" - Staying Ready for the Right Moment | 142

Debbie O'Shea