The digital age has completely changed the quality and possibilities in photography. From the first germ of a creative idea to the finished photograph, digital age photography gives you undreamed of freedom and control. Digital photography delivers instant feedback, eliminates the costs and delays of film processing and puts you, the photographer, in charge of every step along the way. It makes the process of taking a good photograph infinitely simpler. That's one of the key reason I started to take photography seriously in 2009.
As I reflect on my photographic journey over the past 2 years, I was able to identify some key lessons I learnt from the process which are very applicable to life as well. I will be dedicating the next few weeks sharing these life lessons I learnt in this blog of mine. All comments and sharing are welcome. I really hope to hear from you as well.
Can I really take good photograph? This is one key question I asked myself when I was contemplating whether to pick up this new hobby of mine. Many people spent their life dismissing their talents and doubting their capabilities. Myself included.
One key lesson I learnt from this process is, we must have the confidence and believe in ourselves when we want to do something. We must believe in ourselves regardless of the potential challenges and failures. Believing in ourselves is such a vital part of goal achievement. Overcoming our doubt and disbelief is crucial if we want to improve our life. Most important of all, we need to face all challenges head on and with optimism.
Believing in ourselves is a simple matter of changing the way we think about ourselves and our capabilities. Remember that negative thinking is a habit, whether it applies to you or the circumstances of your life. Anything is possible. If others can do it, why can't you? Believing in yourself is the first important step towards achieving our goals. But this is not enough. A lot of people want to be successful and become rich, but the thing is, most people fail to accomplish it. Why is this? Have you ever thought about the difference between successful people and ordinary people? What makes great people extraordinary?
I have always been blessed with an overabundance of optimism and positive energy (that's what many people tell me). As I grow older, I learnt that dreams can really come true if I am willing to make the necessary sacrifices. If I am willing to pay the price, I will surely achieve what I set out to do.
With a demanding job and a family to look after, many people ask me, "Jimmy where did you find the time to do all those things?" Well, if I am determined to learn or do something, I have to pay the price! Yes, I have the same 24 hours like most of you, in order to squeeze some time to learn this new skill, I had to make the necessary sacrifices. I need to be 100% committed to achieve my goal. I had to wake up as early as 4.30 a.m. to capture the rising sun. Sometimes, I will be working on my pictures till 2 to 3 am in the morning processing them. Of
course, I am not asking you to go the the extreme, my point is - if you want something, you have to pay the price!
Look back at your life right now. I know that you want to be successful like many others, but are you paying the price to achieve it? Are you doing something each day that will move you toward your goal/dream? If you are not, you need more commitment. When you are committed to something, you will do whatever it takes to achieve it. You will try your best and take whatever actions and go against all odds. This is how great people produce extraordinary results in their lives. You can be the same as long as you are committed to your goals and dreams.
Look back at your life right now. I know that you want to be successful like many others, but are you paying the price to achieve it? Are you doing something each day that will move you toward your goal/dream? If you are not, you need more commitment. When you are committed to something, you will do whatever it takes to achieve it. You will try your best and take whatever actions and go against all odds. This is how great people produce extraordinary results in their lives. You can be the same as long as you are committed to your goals and dreams.
Believe in yourself and pay the price!
Just do it!
Whether you think you can or think you can't you're right!
Henry Ford
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