Goal setting and direction can be difficult—especially if you don’t feel like you are in an environment that aligns with your vision, skill set, and passions. I grew up in a big city that was all about money. No mountains, no beauty. This led to being a late bloomer as a creative. That can also…

Shoot for the moon!  There are plenty of blogs and videos giving tips on getting your life together, but I find them to be generic. Yes, there are some absolutes like, “learn from your mistakes” and “only worry about what you can control.” Those are very true, but if you’re off course what things should…

Last week I delved into the topic about “stop talking and start doing“. It got me thinking about how someone gets into that mindset, or even why we sometimes can feel stuck.  Feeling like you’re in a constant cycle or on autopilot. According to Psych Central, there are several reasons you might be feeling like…

Have you ever thought about punching a baby in the face? Wow, you’re a horrible person!  I’m kidding – stick with me. Maybe it’s not baby-related, but have you had a thought cross your mind that stopped you in your tracks and made you think, “Wow, I’m a horrible person.”?  We call these intrusive thoughts. If…

Content creation and filmmaking are senses of art. It can be therapeutic to get out of your head and be able to manifest them into something real. Think about painters and composers, they understand this notion on a core level. Taking an idea and turning it into a song or film. I’ve made films that…

In the last several weeks, I’ve traveled all over for both client and personal work all while sleeping in my car. I also took a one-week break from the newsletter to rest and to plan for the rest of the year. Here’s what the travel looked like. 🚐 Bend, Oregon > Boise ✈️ Boise >…

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines folly as the “lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight.” Dictionary.com defines folly as a “lack of understanding or sense.” There is an entire book in the bible (proverbs) dissecting what a fool is, and how to do deal with them. “As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools…

Too many of us are often waiting for the perfect moment. The perfect moment to travel, the perfect camping scenario, the perfect photography gear. You can overthink things as long you want, but there will never be a “perfect moment”. Paralysis by analysis will keep you stuck with no progress. For example, this past week I…