Sunday Morning Reflections: Success and Bob Dylan

7/7/2013

I love Sunday mornings because it's the one time I allow myself to simply be random. I keep reading comments from photographers, both new and more seasoned, who keep chasing "success" as if it was something defined by one particular action.

Success is something that simply evolves. The secret is hard work, consistency and patience and everyone's definition is different.

So, I went looking for quotes that better hit what I think the definition at least should be. If you love doing something, then like Nike's slogan, "Just do it". That couldn't be more simple and of all people Bob Dylan said it best:

"A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do."

Wishing all of you an outstanding close to the weekend. Hug your family and friends and just kick back and enjoy the day. Work will still be waiting for you tomorrow morning! For me, if you've got a smile on your face you're a success!

...and if you don't know who Bob Dylan is, please don't tell me! It ain't easy getting old! LOL

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