Every time I find myself whining about something, I say to myself “Punch that drama queen in the face…” I know, sounds a little aggressive. But when it comes to whining, blaming and complaining, I tend to over react. It’s my nature. Somewhere, somehow, someplace a long time ago I got the message. And that […]
“There’s a lot a of money on the table. All you gotta do is ask for it…”
I was chatting with a photographer not so long ago. He asked me this question: “Rob, what’s your secret?” As if there’s a “secret”, once discovered, all one has to do is wave a wand and magic happens. Instead of blowing smoke his way, I said this: “There’s a lot a of money on the […]
“People will trade quality for ease.” ~Evelyn~
Well, it happened. The idea behind chosen the path of least resistance has become part of our culture. Saw the movie The Incredibles 2 last week, and a line stopped me dead in my tracks. Evelyn Deavor, the main antagonist, says: : “People will trade quality for ease” at one point during the movie. I […]
Do you need talent to succeed in photography?
Do you really need talent to succeed in photography? Talent, and only talent? Besides, what is talent….really? Here’s my two cents: Talent isn’t some God-given skill that comes easily and naturally. At least not for the vast majority of us’em mere mortals. Sure, some folks are ‘gifted’ rare exceptions, but most of us, and even […]
The number one essential ingredient in ANY business…
Whenever I see a really cool image that someone shows off how cool it is, I think, yea, nice… I like that. Well done….BUT, can you make any money? Is there a market? The number one essential ingredient in ANY business is a market that you can dip into and funnel clients from. Real clients. […]
The Lupini Effect
Here’s a cool thing: Any time one uses irrelevant statistics, stories or testimonials to bolster a cause or pitch is called the “Lupini” effect. Like right now. I just made that up. It’s complete bull. There is no Lupini effect. It’s a product of my imagination and the name derived from one of my recent […]
Make this your year…one simple wealth building strategy.
Felix qui nihil debet….’Happy is he who owes nothing’…goes the Roman proverb. If you’re looking for something to do to make this year truly epic, consider this: Getting out of debt, or, if you’re already one of the rare ones who’s on this, consider increasing your wealth. Here’s how….. Count it….count all your debt or, […]
“I knew and was convinced the plane was going down….”
“Obsession isn’t just a mental game either; it’s a total game involving the physical, spiritual, emotional, familial and financial. You have to be in great shape in every respect to play this game and stay in it, because the evil forces of average, entitlement, normalcy, and complacency are working against you.” ~Grant Cardone– ‘Be Obsessed […]