Jun 10

5 Proven Ways to Get Things Done (No Motivation Required)

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, endlessly waiting for that burst of motivation to strike? You're not alone. The fear of wasted potential and the desire for meaningful progress haunt creators and entrepreneurs alike. But here's the hard truth: motivation is unreliable. It’s fleeting. It can vanish as quickly as it appears. If you're tired of waiting for that perfect moment to take action, it’s time to shift your focus. What... read more ›
May 13

Tiny Experiments: How Little Moments Influence Your Life

In a world that often emphasizes grand gestures and monumental achievements, it's easy to overlook the profound impact of small actions. Yet, it's these minuscule steps that are the true catalysts for change and progress in our lives. “Tiny Experiments.” I keep these words on a Post-It note on my monitor, a daily reminder that the key to unlocking my potential and propelling myself towards my desired future lies in the willingness to take small,... read more ›
Oct 25

Create for Yourself: How Poet Whitney Hanson Turned Passion to Profession

The creative field is one that's driven by intrinsic passion. While there are certainly opportunities to make it big and get paid well, most would tell you it's not the reason why they do what they do. Passion is. Whitney Hanson is one of those people. https://youtu.be/qF6YNWKSYX0 The university student is a poet and creative entrepreneur who got her start sharing poetry on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most home dwellers bread-making careers didn't... read more ›
Aug 07

The Art Of Failure (And The Genius Of Recovering Quickly)

I was recently reminded that the fastest way to succeed is to fail. Literally. And yet the only reason this sounds a little weird, is because we’re constantly falling into a trap. There's No Perfect Plan In fact, I fell into this trap myself not too long ago. I was trying to make this little project work out perfectly (installing a golf simulator at the studio)  I was doing all the calcs on paper… Making... read more ›
Jul 10

The Procrastination Cure You Don’t Want to Hear

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. You might have met the deadline, but the quality of your work (not to mention your sleep) likely suffered. The toll on your mental and physical well-being was enormous. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute... read more ›
Jul 05

Small Steps, Big Wins: James Clear on Harnessing the Power of Incremental Progress

Tricky question - what fundamental thing does everyone need in order to achieve their ambitions? Rich parents? That can certainly help. But the real answer, as simple as it may seem, is progress. Prioritize Progress No matter who you are or what you're striving for, progress is the one thing capable of keeping every human's mind focused on the pursuit of a goal. It makes sense - our minds see everything through a logical lens... read more ›
May 01

How to Break into Professional Photography (Or Any Creative Career)

I’m a self-taught photographer. I progressed in fits and starts and plenty of dead ends. Yet no one was telling me what to learn. I was following my curiosity- just trying to take photos I wanted. Successes helped me solidify new techniques, and failures gave me opportunities to figure out what I did wrong. But here’s the thing. If you want to be the noun, you need to do the verb. I wanted to be... read more ›
Nov 24

The Time I Questioned My Creative Calling

In this episode, I'm answering some of my favorite questions from a recent AMA. It was impossible to answer every question, but I did try to select common themes so a single question hits in the ballpark of several others. Listen to the Podcast Some topics we get into: How to navigate ever-changing social media platforms and still get our work seen How do we get more comfortable with social interaction in a post-covid world... read more ›
Nov 14

4 Strategies That Will Help You Land Your Dream Job

When you’re out to start a new career, you learn quickly that hope is not a strategy. Regardless if it’s the first job, a new job, or the shake-up from the economy, these are great inflection points to take steps toward the things that fulfill us in life. Even the healthcare field, career pivots are no longer limited by geography. Thanks to advances in telemedicine and digital health platforms, professionals can now contribute meaningfully from... read more ›
Nov 02

From Intern to Dream Job: What I Look For When Hiring New Talent

 At the starting point of our creative journey, we make choices that will either drive us toward what we want or drive us away from it. At the time, we might not even realize what’s driving us. We think outside forces play a bigger role than internal determination and intuition, which in the end is the reason we arrive anywhere. Norton Zanini is a Florida-based photographer and creative entrepreneur who left his home in... read more ›