Be yourself.......you're pretty amazing.

Joshua shared this image with me and truthfully, it got me thinking.  We are just a small part of a big puzzle.  Every day we make decisions that have a larger impact on something else.  Small things, big things - bottom line.........everything is effected by what we all do, who we are and how we live.  That's pretty powerful when you think about it.  It means that we have an importance, that each of us hold so much incredible "stuff" inside us and that we matter.

Like the stars in the sky.  They all look pretty much look alike, but in the end they all are special for their own individuality, but they weave together to form an amazing canvas when we look up at night.  This picture captures that feeling for me.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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BE BOLD.

Be BOLD.

If you are going to be, make sure your voice is heard.  At least that is what I have always believed in.  Make a statement and be strong, not bullish - but let people know who you are and what you are all about.  I mean, what's the point, otherwise.

Have the confidence to be you.

Empowered.

Strong.

Powerful images that shout, look at me.

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Success.

Teamwork.  Putting the right people together, at the right place at the right time.........isn't that pretty much what needs to happen to make any group successful?  I mean, whether it is for a sports team, summer league,  business group,  restaurant associates,  advertising colleagues.......you want people that can work well together and be collaborators.

It's the hum of people assisting each other and not getting hung up with attitudes or hierarchy.

Complete focus on the end product, high quality and putting a crew together that work tirelessly, meeting and exceeding expectations.  That's what we do, day in and day out.

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Style, humor, compassion and passion.

Staring straight into whatever lies ahead being true to yourself.........honestly, it's the best thing to do.  It might be scary, but if you dive in with the right mix of your assets, there's nothing that can really stop you.  As Maya Angelou said, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style."

I love Topher's passion for life.  His compassion for many of the projects he works on and the people that he chooses to work with.  Topher laughs each day, whether it be as the photographer behind the camera making his subject feel comfortable or as the fantastic Dad to his children.  He's got his own style and approach and Lord knows, I wouldn't change him for anything.

Be passionate.  Show compassion.  

Laugh out loud and always, always let your style be known.

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Balance

Balance.

Each day, it's all about finding the right way to approach life. 

Work, family, friends, fun.  Lots of pressures and many pleasures, but can you make the pressure more pleasurable?  Of course.  

As I mentioned in a recent blog post, it is all about your choices and approach.  Finding your balance could be as simple as how you decide you want to approach your life.   Surround yourself with like-minded people.  Make a cognitive decision to work with people that hold the same morals and ethics.  Foster the right opportunities to put yourself in the right place so great things can happen.

Choose to find balance.

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Another Day. Another Mountain.

Basically, aren't you being challenged every day?  Some days, the challenges are a bit more than others.  Most of the time, it is about staying focused and staying on track.  Accomplishing something, not merely existing.

I think we all need to recognize that each day provides us with choices.  What work we want or have to do and how are we going to approach getting those things done.  We can choose to just execute OR we can choose to execute with people that we want to be with, people that we believe in and people that we can count on.

Choose wisely.

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Relish the moments............ because they can be AMAZING!

What an amazing game, last night, and basically - all the time.  Soccer (Futbol) is such a great game to watch.  Little moments that make a full game so hard to pull away from.  I simply could not leave my couch last night for fear of "missing" something.  Now, many of you might say, c'mon - USA women were up 4-1 before the half.  Why would you still worry?  If you have ever played sports, it is NEVER over, till the last whistle blows.  Just as quickly as Carli Lloyd put in her hat-trick, Japan could have come back with multiple goals.  A skilled, capable team is one that you never doubt.

Similarly, a photographer and a great production crew is one that you must ALWAYS have when you are working on an important job.  Have you ever had a team that really didn't meet expectations?  I'm sure you have either worked with people or watched a game where someone just wasn't up to the task.  Even more of a reason that when you have the chance to bring on the right people, work with a crew - select the best.  Don't go for just the easy solution.  You need to bring home the product and you need someone solid to work through the whole project.  Go for the one that will bring home the job with flying colors.

A moment or two is all you get, so make the moments count.  Consider a solid team that will understand your needs, work hard to make it happen and capture what you want.  Don't take chances, make every moment count.  

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