I reviewed Jim Axelrod’s book In the Long Run on Saturday. I wasn’t expecting much out of the book, but I came away with three points that really impacted me. The value of a father. Success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. A don’t quit attitude can take you a long way. This […]
Book Review: In The Long Run by Jim Axelrod
I’ve mentioned before my newfound appreciation for the public library. It’s amazing to walk into a building full of books that allows you to walk out with any you like…for free. Kia is much more systematic about her library trips. She researches books she wants to read and then reserves them online (this allows her […]
Are you caught up in profitability?
I’m sure the article title may sound like a weird question, coming from a blog all about the BUSINESS of photography. But hang with me for a minute, and you’ll see where it really is MORE profitable to be less worried with profit. I was struck with the question during the Storyline conference. Am I […]
3 ways to stay INNOVATIVE
Kia and I are in Portland, Oregon attending The Storyline Conference sponsored and featuring author Don Miller. I look forward to sharing more with you about the conference. I thought I would share a few articles from before the true beginning of The Collective. Innovation is tough. Truly being different, unique, inventive is not easy. […]
Little league lessons pt 3 (compete and win)
This past weekend marked the end of another long soccer season. I’m the coach of my daughter’s U12 team and the assistant coach for my son’s U8 team. This is a reflection on 3 things I’ve learned that apply the team you have built around you. This is the last of three posts – The importance […]
Little league lessons part 2 (buy into the team)
This past weekend marked the end of another long soccer season. I’m the coach of my daughter’s U12 team and the assistant coach for my son’s U8 team. As I reflect back on this past season, there are 3 things I’ve learned that can apply to your studio and the team you have built around […]
Business lessons learned as a little league soccer coach
This past weekend marked the end of another long soccer season. I’m the coach of my daughter’s U12 team and the assistant coach for my son’s U8 team. I love to coach, and I love soccer. One of the things that I enjoy so much about coaching is dealing with the dynamics of the team. […]
Moving beyond fear, doubt and worry – it’s not about me.
Last Sunday, I made this simple note for myself. It’s not about me. The note came from the sermon I was listening to at church. It was in reference to more spiritual things, but I applied it to business. It’s a broad principle that goes way beyond my business, the photography business, or anything in […]
Depressed? Are you creating art?
My post yesterday dealt with taking time to get away from Social Media and the computer/iPad/Phone in general to help clear your head and give you a better perspective in whatever project you are working on. I recently found a USA Today article about artists (those who display their art in galleries and museums) who […]
Clear Your Mind (and the rest will follow)
Dealing with Information Overload We are a society and culture that more and more is being bombarded by Facebook, Twitter, texts, Kindles and iPads. We have so many streams of information that we are finding it hard to move forward with life and business. Newsweek magazine ran an article in their March 7th print edition about […]
