I would defo say them staying in it. It's like in a big company, they always get people from outside to tell them what they're doing wrong because when you're in the daily grind/stuck in a rut/treading water it's hard to change or improve.
I'm fortunate that I have a cool guy to bounce ideas off, practice with and generally talk drums who keeps me striving for better grooves, sounds and technique.
Plus all you guys here on DC!
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