Fun in, fun out.
Dull in, dull out. – Dave Trott
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“Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long.
We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
– Walt Disney
“My main message to all CEOs is to get out of the office and be where the real work is getting done.” – Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health
“Aim a laser pointer at the moon, then move your hand the tiniest bit, and it’ll move a thousand miles at the other end.
The tiniest misunderstanding long ago, amplified through time, leads to piles of misunderstandings in the present.” – Derek Sivers
“Be bold. Be obsessed. Be passionate. So much beauty to be absorbed. Experiences to be embraced. Soul to be expressed. Show up in the world, and keep showing up. Let yourself get high off of life. Surrender to your senses. There’s nothing to worry about. You’ll be more than fine”
“Either you’re the creator or you’re the audience. Either you’re waiting your turn or you’re taking it.
Create the program. Or be programmed.” – Seth Godin
“Self-awareness will avail you nothing.
Action moves the needle.” – Rich Roll
“My goals in photography are aesthetic, not economic.” – Thomas Locke Hobbs
THE GIFT OF FRUSTRATION
What is frustrating you right now? What do you wish would change?
What really hurts?
Frustration is often a reminder that where we are isn’t where we want to be; that we long for a better future for ourselves, our family, our organization, etc.
People often experience frustration about their weight, lack of energy, failed relationships, boring job, lack of knowledge about a topic, etc.
“Never forget: this very moment, we can change our lives.” — Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
No one loves change, but if you are frustrated enough and have had enough, change (or: doing something different) is the only way to move forward.
If you decide to change today for a better future, you are giving FutureYou a gift:
- The gift of better health
- The gift of less debt
- The gift of a better attitude
- The gift of a deeper friendship
- The gift of new wisdom
What a beautiful opportunity for self-love: taking care of your future self.
Every decision you make, every behavior you encourage, every thought you cultivate has the opportunity to be a gift to FutureYou. That’s pretty awesome.
If your frustration is overflowing and it’s time to do something different… ask yourself these few questions:
- What am I frustrated about?
- Where am I right now?
- Where do I want to be?
- Why does pursuing this change matter to me?
- What factors are within my control?
- What should I do first?
A WILD AND WONDERFUL 365 DAYS: DIVORCE, LOVE, AND A LAYOFF
Today begins a new career chapter and just recently I realized how full of a year it has been:
My divorce was finalized (and I got a tattoo the same day to remember what I learned in the process).
Established a new home and tried to regain a sense of normalcy.
My grandmother passed away.
Oscar, my son, turned 6 years old.
Photographed Night Beds during a studio visit.
Took a weekend adventure to see my friend Liz in Atlanta.
Saw WELD open and Nashville’s strong community continue to grow.
Started navigating the dating world.
Attended so many Nashville Sounds baseball games with Oscar.
Witnessed two friends successfully adopt their first child.
Drank Soylent for 3 months.
Vacationed with family in Michigan and Iowa.
Gave up navigating the dating world.
Heavily played Tame Impala’s album ‘Currents.’
Oscar started 1st grade.
Read a great interview with Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat/Fugazi/Dischord Records.
Attended my first Plywood Presents conference in Atlanta.
Intentionally began taking more risks, being vulnerable and generous, and staying true to myself.
Started writing.
Adopted an awesome puppy.
Attended a great Men’s Retreat with my church.
Applied to the altMBA program.
Unexpectedly met an amazing woman.
Saw C H R I S O L U X speak at Nashville Creative Mornings.
Was accepted into the altMBA program, January 2016 session.
Saw Sufjan Stevens live in concert for the first time.
Fell in love.
Had a weekend adventure to Atlanta with my love and her kids.
Was laid off from my job of 8 years.
Interviewed for a new job.
Decompressed with family over the holidays.
Introduced Oscar to Star Wars IV, V, and VI.
Started a Moment Calendar, chronicling at least one memory from each day.
Picked up my camera again.
Started altMBA.
Was offered — and accepted — a new job.
And yesterday, January 20, 2016, was my last day at my former employer.
I have been so blessed by the people of Nashville. This city has truly become my home.
To the friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances and strangers who have come alongside me during such a wild and wonderful year — thank you. You have truly given me an endless supply of hope, encouragement and support to see the beauty in each day.
In 2016 I will be stretched and challenged like never before — yet also more intentional, purposeful and fulfilled.
I am both excited and scared, which is giving me an undeniable energy to dance with my fear and tackle the challenges I want to face.
“I have been bent and broken, but — I hope — into a better shape.” ― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations