This #1 Skill That Helped Me Be A Better Business Person
When I first became a photographer and met with potential clients, I told them about me because that’s what I thought they wanted. They wanted …
Letting Go Of Perfection: It’s Really Okay to Suck Sometimes
Excelling at things is in my DNA. It feels good to accomplish something, but the real reason is because I don’t like being bad at …
Loving My Body: Perspectives on Positive Body Image
My best friend said to me, “I never hear you complain about your body.” I thought about it for a sec and responded, “Hm, I …
Sink or Swim: My #1 Method to Learn Anything Quickly
I can be impatient so sometimes when I’m learning a skill, I put myself in a position that forces me to quickly master it. Most …
How to Embrace What Makes You Unique (Even If You Don’t Want To)
I took ballet during my teens. One year we were being cast in the school’s annual recital centered around the theme “Mother Goose.” Anxiously awaiting …
3 Reasons to Ignore What Everyone Thinks and Live An Authentic Life
I knew when I started my business that I wanted my life to be integrated, having little to no separation between personal and professional life. …
I Thought I Was a Terrible Listener (I’m Not!!)
I was having a conversation with a guy I had just met at a party. His name was Dan. I could tell he was a …
3 Essential Life Lessons I’ve Learned from My Older Friends
I enjoy hanging out with older people. I like to learn and be ahead of the game, and I feel older people know what’s up …
Why I Have the Best Friends Ever – And Why Luck Has Nothing To Do With It
I’m going to Alaska this coming New Year’s to photograph the Northern Lights (!!!). I rented a cabin on a farm in Fairbanks and a …
How I Got Past My Excuses And Booked a Dream Trip to Micronesia
There have been many things I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I hate using the word – “want.” It implies that something is …
These Two Questions Transformed My Mindset and Made Me More Productive
Inspiration is important to me. It is what fuels my energy, my life force. When I realized this, I asked myself 2 questions: 1. WHAT …
The Importance of Being Present: How Showing Up Can Make a World of Difference
My grandparents fled to Vietnam when Japan invaded Guang Zhou, China during World War II. My grandpa went first to get things settled. He hopped …