So you're sitting there feeling like you've passed your prime, you're wishing for the good ol' days. Well stop it. You're not doing anyone any good! In this episode I talk about the one skill that took me from comparing myself to others, and feeling down, to feeling like I'm just getting started.

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Procrastination is a known problem of many creatives. But it's not helping you. Sometimes you need to just draw the line. Say it's complete. It can always be better, but you have to choose when it's good enough.

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It's not an accident when people are so good at something it makes your jaw drop. I know what you're thinking, "Matt, some people just have the talent for it." That's just not true. It's a fantasy. Real people who get really good at what they do, work harder, and practice harder than everyone else. In my experience, the people who I've seen doing amazing things in the world, have this backlog of hard work, mixed with trial and error, and I'm just seeing the results of it. This episode is a few ways you can learn something starting today, and get better at it as fast as possible.

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I struggle accepting the label of artist when I think of what I do. Yet, when compared to people I would consider true artists with paintings selling in world class art galleries, and being purchase for museums, I have a lot in common with their creative process. In this episode I discuss my views on what I think is the true art form of being a wedding photographer, and my urge to create, and the fears and self consciousness that comes along with putting yourself out there.

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As of this recording, the world for creators is scary! With the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our jobs have been cancelled/postponed. But is this a bad thing? We recorded this episode live using Instagram, and hashed out how to take advantage and grow in times like these.

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"Artists wait for inspiration, professionals get to work." On today's episode, we talk about creative energy and how to be creative when you're not feeling it. It's impossible to be creative all the time, so today we cover how I have figured out a way produce creative work without needing to wait for inspiration.

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If I had to start from scratch, this is the five things I'd do to kick start my portrait photography business.

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Cameras are tools. I'm a nerd and love cool new technology, and interesting gadgets. When new cameras come out, love learning about them. But I have a rule. If the new tool doesn't allow me let me do something I couldn't before, then I don't buy it. This episode is why I switched from Canon cameras to Sony. Was it a good idea? Do I have some regrets? Find out.

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I remember when I first started my photography company, I thought that people should hire me. Everyone should hire me. Because I was awesome, because I was better than everybody else (which is obviously not true). I made it about me. It was killing me. I took it personally. In this episode we chat about how you can change that behaviour and get better clients in the process. 

Special thanks to my business coach, Alexander Ford from Measurable Genius. Their company hosts an event called Command and Conquer every quarter to plan and grow your business. It's this event where I started to find my voice. Here is a link to their event: https://measurablegenius.com/command-conquer/

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If someone asked you what you wanted out of life, would you have an answer? For a long time, I couldn't have given a  good answer to that question. I found out why I couldn’t answer that question. It was because I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t know what made me, me. On this episode I share my journey to finding the answer to that question. I know what a ten out of ten for life looks like to me.

The resource mentioned in this episode is called the values determination test by John Demartini which you can do for free here: https://drdemartini.com/values/

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