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Scott Kranz - Writing your own story. Pursuing your passions with courage and persistence, and finding your fit
Finding your 'true North' is covered in hyperbole and cliches. How many times have you been told to “follow your passion?” It’s a message that appears in everything from graduation speeches to job ads. We even say it ourselves. Finding your real passions is hard enough. Learning how to work with your real passions every day - that much harder. Many argue that the biggest purpose of attending college is to find and pursue your passions, but how can a 4-year stretch piled with papers, tests, extracurriculars, and ‘new’ everything really give the proper time to reflect and pursue what we are most passionate about. What if at age 43 we find out we love something, and in fact are really good at something that is totally different than what we pursued for 20 years prior?
What would it take to spark a change that could alter the course of your career, or other important aspects of your life - your home, friends, family, financial stability? Not everyone is willing to take that leap, although many often dream about it would be like to land with both feet on the other side. The beauty of learning in the liberal arts is rooted in the ability to explore with an open mind and persistence. Some may start as lawyers only to end as adventure photographers. That may sound like a lofty shift, but it's made possible by courage, persistence and curiosity that we develop and (hopefully) never shut out.
Scott Kranz (@scott_kranz) is a Minnesota-bred, Seattle-based photographer, filmmaker, educator, author, and speaker. When he moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest in 2013, he couldn’t have imagined how the mountains there would forever change his life. He just knew their natural beauty held an undeniable power, and that his life’s work would soon become visual storytelling in the outdoor spaces where we work and play. Since then, Scott has used his creative vision, talent, and professionalism to become an industry leader, partnering with the world’s top outdoor and tech brands while shooting on all seven continents.
Follow Scott's work and adventures on his Website, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Finding your 'true North' is covered in hyperbole and cliches. How many times have you been told to “follow your passion?” It’s a message that appears in everything from graduation speeches to job ads. We even say it ourselves. Finding your real passions is hard enough. Learning how to work with your real passions every day - that much harder. Many argue that the biggest purpose of attending college is to find and pursue your passions, but how can a 4-year stretch piled with papers, tests, extracurriculars, and ‘new’ everything really give the proper time to reflect and pursue what we are most passionate about. What if at age 43 we find out we love something, and in fact are really good at something that is totally different than what we pursued for 20 years prior?
What would it take to spark a change that could alter the course of your career, or other important aspects of your life - your home, friends, family, financial stability? Not everyone is willing to take that leap, although many often dream about it would be like to land with both feet on the other side. The beauty of learning in the liberal arts is rooted in the ability to explore with an open mind and persistence. Some may start as lawyers only to end as adventure photographers. That may sound like a lofty shift, but it's made possible by courage, persistence and curiosity that we develop and (hopefully) never shut out.
Scott Kranz (@scott_kranz) is a Minnesota-bred, Seattle-based photographer, filmmaker, educator, author, and speaker. When he moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest in 2013, he couldn’t have imagined how the mountains there would forever change his life. He just knew their natural beauty held an undeniable power, and that his life’s work would soon become visual storytelling in the outdoor spaces where we work and play. Since then, Scott has used his creative vision, talent, and professionalism to become an industry leader, partnering with the world’s top outdoor and tech brands while shooting on all seven continents.
Follow Scott's work and adventures on his Website, Instagram, and YouTube.