Getting started as a creator is intimidating BUT just like getting into cold water the best way to get in is to just jump right in. It's going to be overwhelming, it's going to be frustrating, and you're going to have NUMEROUS questions BUT the sooner that you get started the sooner you can reach the goals you set for your creator journey. The best time to start creating is NOW. The longer you wait the longer you're delaying the success you have as a creator. STOP GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY, there's already enough obstacles and enough people that want to see you fail. Don't be one of them, instead do what you can with what you have and level up along the way. Work toward being an example for others, Set some goals, and dive headfirst into it. It doesn't matter whether you only have a cellphone, a cheap camera, a DSLR, or a RED camera. Whatever it is that you already have or are able to get... is enough to get started with. The excuses end now. I am exited to see what you end up creating.

This podcast is abundant in three things: The struggles of being a creator, Acapella, and improv. Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with an old friend who I haven't connected with in WAYYY too long... Spencer Debenham who is an actor, a postmates driver, and an overall music enthusiast. When I think of someone willing to grind or go the extra mile I think of Spencer. He's one of the most upbeat and positive people I know and wears his heart on his sleeve. What I respect most about this guy is that he does what he loves regardless of what people might think. The thoughts and opinions of other people don't stop him from singing or playing in public or posting those videos to social media. He doesn't let the fear of ridicule or failure stop him from acting. All in all he is a resilient, reliable guy and just an overall positive presence to be around. I hope more creators, actors, and musicians can learn more about that from him as we talk about the struggles that goes into any Art form.

Do you struggle with finding your purpose and what makes you happy? In todays episode we talk about simple steps geared towards finding what makes you unique and how to start working towards fulfilling a purpose and chasing your own personal gratification.

This is the real and irrefutable reason that you don't have the things that you say you "want." I understand that is a bold statement BUT being a full-time creator from a small town I realize that living life on your terms takes everything that you have. It was only after I traveled around and learned where and how to put my efforts into my craft was I able to do it efficiently and confidently. Everywhere that I go is a lesson or a "tool" if you will that I put into my tool belt of life and experiences. Most people leave life up to chance though and end up not liking where it takes them and learn how to cope with that "unfairness" if there is something that you enjoy chase it. Anything is monetizable, if you are the best at something money will come. It just takes that leap of faith, self belief, and the journey of mastering whatever that is to get there. Instead, most of the people that I see (talking from experience of my home town) grow up avoiding everything in their lives or they grow up with a victim mentality after high school ends and they turn to things that help them forgo those feeling in the moment I.e. alcohol, drugs, women, etc. In an effort to numb whatever problem that they have instead of facing it. These problems could be not knowing what they want out of life, or a bad relationship with friends or family or even significant others, or they get caught up in a job they hate, etc. People get so caught up in feeling like they need to have fun or that they are entitled to this or that. So many of those people get caught up in impressing other people because of insecurities that they personally have. If your'e the type of person I'm describing its okay, just become self aware and change it. Easier said then done I know but worth it regardless. Get over all your pitfalls and I promise you'll learn prosperity and humility along the way. Yeah having fun is nice but when you get to a certain point into your success you can actually benefit from it rather than having to make time for it. You get to a point where you actually benefit from having fun, that it becomes a tool in your tool belt. So again, having fun is nice but have you ever cared about something in your life so much that just the sheer thought of not putting every single piece of your effort into it makes you want to work that much harder? Have you ever went to bed exited to wake up the next day? Have you ever heard your alarm go off and you pop out of bed because the adventure you're facing that day is such an excitement for you? Most people haven't. I would say 99% of people haven't. So what I would say is instead of going to the bar or playing those video games you go out and find something that makes you happy, something that you look forward to doing and wouldn't mind mastering, and find something that helps make the world a better place (benefit someone other than just yourself). That's where you start. It does take time but it's worth it. The reason most people don't know what they want to do with their life is because they haven't done enough things... so go out and enjoy your life, step out of your comfort zone, try new things. That is unless you're okay with mediocrity. 

In this podcast Tony and I discuss The true and definitive reason that you don't have the things that you say you "want" I understand that this is a serious claim but I wholeheartedly believe it. This podcast really discusses my truths within my process of my mindset transformation which were then strengthened by hearing a fellow photographer/ Realtor/ investor/ good person with a good mindset Tony Odeh as we had a conversation. We talked about how people our age (ESPECIALLY IN THE SMALL TOWN WE ARE IN) care too much what people think, Spend money too often on things to impress other people on materialistic things, and focus too much time on drinking and having "fun" instead of making a dream a reality. Yes having fun is nice BUT have you ever cared so much about something that the thought of putting anything other than your absolute everything into manifesting your dreams makes you want to work EVEN HARDER?! If you live a life with a sense of direction, a sense of purpose, and an ever changing and evolving mindset those "fun times" serve you. They recharge your batteries and serve as a reminder to what you truly want and what you are truly pushing for. Are you not there yet? Neither is 99% of people. The reason you don't know what you want to do with your life is because you haven't done enough things. So get up and find what it is that you truly love. Find something that makes you want to be a better person. Find something that makes the world a better place to live in and chase it harder than you've ever chased anything ever.

THIS IS MY BIRTHDAY PODCAST! It is SO CRAZY how time is flying by. Another year, another chance to grow and learn, and another year to see just how far I can push myself in the pursuit of my goals and betterment. I'm gonna be honest this year started out kind of slow but is looking to be a really transitional year for me and.... I could just say much but you should just listen and find out.

P.S. (PSA) Honestly everything I talked about in this podcast has changed. Every plan that I had. Every concern that I had. At this point im exited to listen back myself and look at that process all over again. I hope you gain some value from this and I am exited for you to hear all about my updated plans, goals, etc. As I get my vision board going.