Throwing in the towel? Well this morning I did. Not sure why really, but just woke up feeling like I don't belong, or slightly out of place. I posted this same question on twitter and got some great responses, but I wanted to share my thoughts here as well. What are your thoughts? Even if you don't comment just think about it for a few minutes. I've thought this over all morning and feel confident moving forward. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Hi Zak! I know how you feel. I feel like that now and then and have to spend the day just unwinding (and crying!) to get myself together. I hope your day gets better!
(10.16.09 @ 04:18 PM)Yes! However... think about this... there are always times when we are lifted out of our daze through inspiration and encouragement from others... that help to remind us why we are pressing forward. You, Zak, were my inspiration a few months back. Somewhat defeated before even trying... you gave me the chance to shine and start my photography. Ride out your defeat... or your "throwing in the towel"... inspiration will float your way in due time, it will. If we were on top all of the time, I don't think we could truly appreciate it as much as when we hit a wall, ya know? No struggle, no growth.
(10.16.09 @ 09:28 PM)I think everyone feels this sometimes :) you definitely shouldnt quit because you're great at what you do!
(10.20.09 @ 09:08 AM)heck YESSSSSS!!!! don't know if you're specifically talking about photography, but as for me.... sometimes i'm like, IS IT WORTH IT?!?!? thanks for letting me vent, hahahaha!! :)
(10.20.09 @ 12:13 PM)I do. I do all the time. We were so many hats, don't we? We want to excel at all we do. And our strive for excellence is a good force, one that propels us forward. But this force is also the one that brings us down when we feel like haven't reached our best. Zak, always remember that you are AWESOME at all you do!
(10.20.09 @ 07:32 PM)Funny... I've felt the same way for the past few weeks. Just can't make every shoot "unique enough" makes me wonder if I'm not cutting it.
(10.24.09 @ 10:58 AM)I go through this in cycles Zak. For weeks at a time I feel like I'm never going to get anywhere, despite this being what I really want to do. If you're referring to photography ... YOU are doing it for the RIGHT reasons, and it shows in your work! You are awesome at what you do Zak, so chin up! :) And remember ... this feeling will pass, your motivation will be renewed ... as Freida said, "no struggle, no growth." It's funny, you also motivated me ... when I was feeling like throwing in the towel.
(10.24.09 @ 04:47 PM)are we talking about being chargers fans? lol. jk. no, never. but i've loved photography since i was in the womb ;)
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