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As creatives, it’s all too easy to get super focused on our passions; to do them day in and day out, hoping that by putting in more work, success might come.
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27 Comments
Words full of wisdom, thank you Pat !
I'm trying very hard to work towards photography as a career but I wonder if there's a path to travel when you're just learning. I've only been shooting for a couple months so I'm still learning lighting and composition etc but I'm also trying to set myself up to be able to leave my job to do this full time and it's just so much all at once.
Thanks Pat – wonderful thoughts.
love this video!
Thanks Pat! This video was very thought provoking and makes me realize that I need to be more deliberate in my journey I do have one question. As long as we are living, is the creative process ever over? Great video!
This message is 100% accurate.
Thanks you Pat!
That was so awesome Pat!!
Being someone who has been creative majority of my life through multiple mediums Iβve now come to a turning point where Iβve been through the βif I keep making content the work will comeβ and Iβm now realising that I need to actually put things in motion and work hard on what it is I want as an artist (photographer)
It ainβt easy, Iβm still trying to navigate it while working a full time job but I know what my end goal is and Iβm striving towards that β‘οΈ appreciate your words!
Saved and definitely will be looking back on this for inspiration
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Hey ! always inspiring me with this videos. I'm in this moment of life… I don't know where my creative carrer is going. I lose my work, 'cause I can't take it anymore. I feel bad, useless and without a purpose. I've a burnout so intense that i can't see the end of this. But, something i've been working on is focusing on wich way i will going to follow for my creative work. I want to make a lot of stuff, but if i don't have a goal, i'm just walking for nothing. Is hard to define your own boundaries when I spent so much time with bad habits. Thanx. Greetings from Guatemala !!!
I feel like this is another one of your videos I have to rewatch every few months lol
Hey Pat, awesome video and well spoken! Thanks for the encouragement to all of us creatives out there. Cheers!
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Appreciate you Pat, especially the leadership role you are taking as a creative. You are someone to follow and I am happy to orient myself with your perspectives. Love the newsletter by the way!
firstly where is that overhead snow shot wow!?! secondly, amazing reminder and much needed for creative thanks!
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"Play with purpose. Creativity with direction. Life with intention." BRILLIANT video Pat! Really enjoy these types of thought-provoking topics. You are a constant inspiration to me.
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Thanks! i like your Y-3 hat i am a fan of the fashion
Thanks. Easier to get the messege as a video than through the written newsletter. At least it triggers my creativity (and focus) much more than one more email among the many I receive each day. Great content either ways.
Nice Yoyji hat, Pat!
Hearing you is like having a mentor in front of me, dropping so much wisdom at my footsteps. I remember watching your videos since the end of 2021 and I can say, you have definitely taught me a lot, not only in my craft as a photographer, but also in my mindset. And with this video, I'm only 23 years old and I can testify that what you are saying is true. It's good to have someone like you remind us on these key thoughts. Thank you for your influence, insight, knowledge, and wisdom, Pat! It would be a dream to meet you one day!
You inspire me many times, kind of a role model bringing new thoughts in my life, in photography and life in general
incredible video!!