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Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire, which transcends everything.

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Straight Talk Uncut 1-22-16 by Tellis (tSiz) Coleman

If there is a personal project you want to do, get to doing it without over analyzing and researching. I have two major personal projects going on right now. I have to say this was the first time that I did no research whatsoever when I started. I just started shooting without any idea of what I was doing or where I wanted it to go or what to do with them. Now that I'm into I have come across opportunities where I can use these images for submission. Sometimes it's ok not to have an end goal in mind.

Own what you are doing and embrace your ego

Why major creative breakthroughs happen in your late thirties.Be confident in what you are doing. Think about this, only you have your mind. Only you can think like you. That is for certain. Thinking someone is better than you is all in your mind. No one can be a better you than you. Your ultimate goal is to create your art in your fashion. Don't let another person's success or failures cloud what you have to do.

Death is the greatest equalizer.