Do You Put Limits on Your Goals?

The only limitations you have are the ones you've imposed on yourself.
Cyndie Spiegel

by Skip Cohen

​TGOO...(Thank God October's Over!) 

It's November, and that sense of wonder that comes with holiday seasonality is definitely in the air. Plus, it's Friday and the perfect time for a quick thing to think about—it's all in that quote above. The majority of our limitations are self-imposed!

Years ago, a young photographer said to me, "I'm a little guy and just getting started." As he continued to talk, he highlighted how much he still had to learn, what equipment he didn't have yet, and his limited network. In all honesty, it was one of the most frustrating presentations I've ever heard, as he then asked me to look at his portfolio.

He was missing self-confidence and remembering that everybody had to start somewhere. And what makes great artists even greater is all about their passion. I found myself responding by quoting Zig Ziglar: 

It is your attitude, more than your aptitude, that will determine your altitude!

Here's my point - Too many of you, as both artists and small business owners, put limits on what you can and can't do. For example, financial issues like investing more in marketing, often become a lifeboat drill as you worry about the return on your investment. Yet, if instead of flying solo, you brought in two partners for a blow-out direct mail campaign, you'd cut your costs to 1/3.

Imaging as my buddy Scott Bourne once wrote, dis an equal opportunity employer - in other words, you're judged on the quality of your images, not on your pedigree! It doesn't matter how much you're worth, your race, or your age - people are going to first look at your work and know nothing about you.

So, if your dreams seem a little out of reach lately, take a break. Step back, think about what's slowing you down, and then start working on solutions.

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Farrah Gray

Wishing everybody a terrific weekend. If you're in Sarasota, the Alzheimer's walk is tomorrow. Here's the link for more information.