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If there is one thing that all successful people seem to have in common it is passion.
Passion is what sets apart the exceptional from the mediocre. The good from the great. Passion is what keeps you working all hours of the night when you are too tired to even think straight. It is doing things that might be tedious because you see the BIGGER PICTURE.
People with a passion for something embrace the hustle and the hard work because there is something deep within them that knows without a doubt this is what they are supposed to be doing.... they have conviction. When people have passion, hard work doesn't feel like "hard work," rather, it's exciting, stimulating, exhilarating and even fun.
I would dare to say that without passion any business will flounder.... especially in this competitive photography industry. The stakes are high. Only those with passion can swim in these waters, and those with real passion will walk on water. Because the truth is that most people are okay with having mediocrity in their life. Passionate people will NEVER settle with anything less than their best most exceptional work. That is why passionate people continue to stand out from the pack. That is why passionate people get noticed. That is why passionate people and business' thrive.
What are you truly passionate about?
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Holy smokes Sarah! You nailed it. So true and so inspirational. Thank you for the smile you just put on my face :).
I adore these kinds of post from you!!! I always leave feeling better, inspired, and like I'm not alone in my feelings!
I thought I was just CRAZY but now I know it's "Passion" that I have :-) well maybe I'm a little crazy too :P Thanks you...I love you guys heaps!!
That is so encouraging! It is just so freeing to me to let me be myself. And be insane about something I love when other people don't get it.
Love this image...love running full force after passions present and not yet discovered...I'm passionate about teaching, creativity, and making sure every person I encounter feels loved...
A lot of what you said, reflects in some awesome TED-video: Benjamin Zander on music and passion.
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html
I grant for that to be worthy of your glance!
If not I'll owe you a huge coffee with an apple pie ;)
Let me know, what you think about it; I'm sure you're gonna agree on the shining eye thing since I think you have this effect too!
So perfectly said! This is definitely something I needed to read today! And it's SO official, you are one of my FAV photographers!
trying to figure out how to convey my passion... also, i love all business-related posts! Thanks for sharing!
I commend you for speaking words of truth... I would like to say what you said was great but even better or what makes it truly inspirational is the "Way" you said it.. I can assure you that you would be fantastic at being a inspirational speaker or writer.. :) The story you told was a very accurate one.. I think I will type this blog and post it on the Fridge or near the morning coffee pot..
mmm. business. creating photographs i love. seeing people touched by the love of jesus.
" Passionate people will NEVER settle with anything less than their best most exceptional work. That is why passionate people continue to stand out from the pack. That is why passionate people get noticed. That is why passionate people and business' thrive."
Love this -- and it's so, so true. Very motivating stuff.
the hours are so long and the workload sometimes so big and when my friends or family asks; "but why do you do it?" I say: "because I love it" and I know it wont always be this hard, I will get even better and learn even more.
Just as long as I love it, I cant complain.
I love this post. I think of this all the time.
love. so true. especially in this biz. love the quirk in this photo...
What a beautiful post! Truly what i needed to hear. Thank you.
Looking at that photo, I believe I am truly passionate about chocolate chip cookies! OM NOM NOM. :)
love . love . love
Great post! Revived me for sure. I am super passionate...when i do actually work and not being a lazy bum. I guess im missing the big P in passionate, which is Persistence.
I second.
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Amen, sista!
Thanks for sharing Sarah. Your blog is a constant source of inspiration for other photographers. No wonder your mentor sessions are so sought after! Love your drive!
Great post, Sarah. I'm a firm believer that without passion, there truly is no creativity. Unfortunately, I think lots of people have misplaced passion and work hard at the wrong things for a long time. I am not OK with mediocrity. And I'm not OK with stagnant creativity. Which is why I'm constantly trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. Onward!
Sorry for the double post. :-/
Nice post. You are spot on!
I recently wrote a piece on my blog called "when I grow up..." about the seemingly moving "career" target over the years. While I feel there's nothing inherently wrong with change, I have come to the realization that art, produced through photography, is my true passion. I have begun to dedicate the time and energy necessary to pursue the passion. I'm not sure if everything one is passionate about is meant to be a career path, but I am convinced that my direction has been revealed.
Thanks for posing the question and consistently offering a source of inspiration.
Best!
Matthew
@Rebecca you are going to LOVE SFMOMA one of my favorite places. I don't know if the Avedon exhibit is still up but if it is you will melt.
Nice post. You are spot on!
I recently wrote a piece on my blog called "when I grow up..." about the seemingly moving "career" target over the years. While I feel there's nothing inherently wrong with change, I have come to the realization that art, produced through photography, is my true passion. I have begun to dedicate the time and energy necessary to pursue the passion. I'm not sure if everything one is passionate about is meant to be a career path, but I am convinced that my direction has been revealed.
Thanks for posing the question and consistently offering a source of inspiration.
Best!
Matthew
True words. We're going to SFMOMA tomorrow, we'll think of you guys while we're there!