Jan 22, 2014
Jan 20, 2014
No-Brainers That Have Helped Me Succeed
Things have been good lately. I've got lots of creative work on the go, some money in the bank, and some nice achievements under my belt. Nothing has happened overnight, and the variety of experiences that I've had on the back of my videos and photography are the result of a steady pursuit. These are a few of the no-brainers that have helped me succeed professionally and that have continued to get me closer to exactly the kind of work that I want to be doing.
1. Create / contribute something. It's not enough to have ideas. Your actions define you, they propel you forward, and they make your efforts tangible. Your strength is in what you do and what you've done before. Actions are the proof of your potential.
2. Put yourself out there and say yes. Most opportunities are rarely packaged exactly how you'd like them, but if you're unwilling to accept challenges then ideal projects will always seem fewer are farther between. Take on work that has the potential to become what you'd like it to and take advantage of the chance to shape it.
3. Commit to realistic goals. Incremental steps you make are like investments. After a couple of years it can be amazing to see how much growth there's been, and it comes from simply aiming towards your next achievable step. Focusing on the top without any real plan for getting there is just dreaming.
4. Learn from your mistakes, and give yourself enough flexibility to make them. You're never going to be perfect and mistakes can help you to establish workable barriers and move forward. Give yourself options and the mistakes become lessons, not anchors.
5. Stop making excuses. If you're not happy in your current situation do something to stir the pot. Create something independently, volunteer, propose ideas to potential clients, take a course, etc. The excuses are almost always to keep you from feeling guilty about not taking a step outside of your comfort zone.
6. Put passion into your pursuit. Money tends to follow those who are ambitious and genuine about what they do. Find the things that interest you in your work and use them to fuel you through challenges. This comes back to #2.
7. Confront the things that bother you. Don't waste your time feeling mad, upset, etc. Call things out when they don't seem right and give yourself permission to move on.
8. Stay true to your word and loyal to those who help you. Stability is attractive and surprisingly more rare than you might expect.
9. Enthusiasm is contagious. Get excited about what you do and others will follow suit. Trust me on this one.
10. Relax. Everyone else is just winging it too.
1. Create / contribute something. It's not enough to have ideas. Your actions define you, they propel you forward, and they make your efforts tangible. Your strength is in what you do and what you've done before. Actions are the proof of your potential.
2. Put yourself out there and say yes. Most opportunities are rarely packaged exactly how you'd like them, but if you're unwilling to accept challenges then ideal projects will always seem fewer are farther between. Take on work that has the potential to become what you'd like it to and take advantage of the chance to shape it.
3. Commit to realistic goals. Incremental steps you make are like investments. After a couple of years it can be amazing to see how much growth there's been, and it comes from simply aiming towards your next achievable step. Focusing on the top without any real plan for getting there is just dreaming.
4. Learn from your mistakes, and give yourself enough flexibility to make them. You're never going to be perfect and mistakes can help you to establish workable barriers and move forward. Give yourself options and the mistakes become lessons, not anchors.
5. Stop making excuses. If you're not happy in your current situation do something to stir the pot. Create something independently, volunteer, propose ideas to potential clients, take a course, etc. The excuses are almost always to keep you from feeling guilty about not taking a step outside of your comfort zone.
6. Put passion into your pursuit. Money tends to follow those who are ambitious and genuine about what they do. Find the things that interest you in your work and use them to fuel you through challenges. This comes back to #2.
7. Confront the things that bother you. Don't waste your time feeling mad, upset, etc. Call things out when they don't seem right and give yourself permission to move on.
8. Stay true to your word and loyal to those who help you. Stability is attractive and surprisingly more rare than you might expect.
9. Enthusiasm is contagious. Get excited about what you do and others will follow suit. Trust me on this one.
10. Relax. Everyone else is just winging it too.
Jan 17, 2014
Earl Kitchener School Interior: Part 1
Before Christmas I was contacted by a man who was interested in purchasing a few of my prints that I shot of the former Earl Kitchener School. His interest in the images lead me to question whether he was the one who had bought the building, and when it turned out he was, I asked if I could take some shots of the interior. It's funny how things work out like that sometimes.
The building is currently in the process of being renovated to become a residence. Much of the former school has already been stripped back. Chalkboards have been taken down, old flooring removed, etc. It's exciting to see the building at this stage as the original bones and materials of the structure are visible in some cases. One thing is certain, this will be an incredible place to live once it's complete.
For now the family intends to renovate the main floor, and tackle the basement down the road. I think their investment in the property will pay off handsomely in the long run. It's a wonder that more people in Medicine Hat don't have the vision to tackle and revitalize some of these amazing old structures in our city's core.
There are a handful of buildings downtown that have just as much potential as this does, and I really hope it becomes an example to encourage others. There's certainly enough money in this city for others to follow suit. And look at this place! What a waste it would've been if it was just left to collect dust. And on that note, I want to thank the Anderson family for giving me the opportunity to have a look inside their future home and capture part of the transition. It's going to be an amazing place to call home!
Click here to see the renovated interior - one year later.
The building is currently in the process of being renovated to become a residence. Much of the former school has already been stripped back. Chalkboards have been taken down, old flooring removed, etc. It's exciting to see the building at this stage as the original bones and materials of the structure are visible in some cases. One thing is certain, this will be an incredible place to live once it's complete. For now the family intends to renovate the main floor, and tackle the basement down the road. I think their investment in the property will pay off handsomely in the long run. It's a wonder that more people in Medicine Hat don't have the vision to tackle and revitalize some of these amazing old structures in our city's core. There are a handful of buildings downtown that have just as much potential as this does, and I really hope it becomes an example to encourage others. There's certainly enough money in this city for others to follow suit. And look at this place! What a waste it would've been if it was just left to collect dust. And on that note, I want to thank the Anderson family for giving me the opportunity to have a look inside their future home and capture part of the transition. It's going to be an amazing place to call home!
Click here to see the renovated interior - one year later.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)
