GOALS

The first thing I decided I need to do is lay out some goals to be met… either of the short period, or by the end of my days.
Having a set of goals, for me at least, gives me a sense of direction, and sense of purpose.
One of the key principles of doing this blog is to be brutally honest. So no holds barred, If its a goal that needs to be set…you’ll see it here.
Over time, I will (hopefully) come in here and strikeout those goals that have been accomplished. I also undoubtedly will add more goals along the way.

GOALS

1. Get a Job
2. Get a career (long term employment/income)
3. lose 40lbs
4. lose 70lbs
5. lose 100 lbs
6. become “undeniably good”-Steve Martin
7. make at least 20 images a day
8. lose my inhibitions
9. move out of my mom’s house
10. have my own studio
11. pay off my student loans
12. write something in this blog everyday
13. learn video
14. start assisting again (see: get a job)
15. build a portfolio of what I love to shoot
16. define what I love to shoot
17. find someone to love
18. find someone to return the favor
19. learn to cook better
20. learn to cold call
21. become a better retoucher
22. make a living doing what I love to do
23. read more
24. research more
25. keep a journal of images (weekly)
26. keep a journal of images (daily)
27. learn a foreign language
28. be productive at least 8 hours a day (not counting lunch breaks!)
29. get more involved in the art scene
30. start going to ASMP meetings
31. read the ASMP Business practices in Photography book
32. try street photography
33. shoot film occasionally
34. go back and re-edit one shoot a month
35. put off procrastination