There's No Such Thing as Fairy Dust

At this point in my life, I don't really believe in fairies, let alone fairy dust. As funny as this may sound, there is a lot of talk about people who succeed on a fairly fast track. There may be a small amount of luck, but I think that can be more seen as opportunity. Some maybe be more fortunate than others, but in the end, we all have the power to make the decisions to get us to where we want to be. The question is, how badly do we want it? If we really want something, we will make the decisions and sacrifices to get us there. I touched on this in my Transitions, Passions, and Sacrifices post a while back, but the point I really want to make is that in my opinion everything comes through hard work. There is no such thing as getting rich quick and in that respect how do you define rich? Money isn't everything. It should though, a bi-product of being successful at what you do. Every successful person I've talked has spent years of hard work to get where they are. (typically about 10,000 hours).

In the end, creating the right career/lifestyle is a lot like creating a beautiful picture in proper exposure. The way the final image looks is all your vision, as to the lifestyle you desire to live. You have to adjust all the variables to get the desired outcome. Each variable(ISO, shutter speed, Aperture, etc.) all have cause and effects, sacrifices and features. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices in certain areas to be able to do what you want in others.

In photography, part of the hard work is developing your eye to see, hence crafting your artistic vision, and that only happens through practice. As you grow, you begin to see things that you neglected to see before. That is only learned by going through the artistic journey.

That said, if you want it then make the decisions to work hard and succeed. I don't think the fairy will come sprinkling her dust. Success is the result of putting in the time and hard work.

Comments

[Flora]

Perfect timing, Nick.
=)

[Jamie]

Well said, Nick! I've been looking for the perfect element to finish off this month's inspiration board and I think this is it. Bravo!

[Michael Bueno]

You simply rock, Nick. Youre my everyday Inspiration. Keep this up to bei a role Model to the youngsters out there...

Regards from Vienna, austria ...

Mek

[Amy Carruthers]

Thank you, thank you! It's so easy, sitting alone in this office, to get wrapped up in envy over the successes that look so glamorous and easy for other people. Thanks for the simple and true reminder that we all have to put in the endless hours of hard work...especially the ones who make it look so beautifully easy.

[Donald Giannatti]

Taking a full and consistent work ethic is challenging at any time. These days it can even be more challenging. Which is a great reason to do it right there. Only so many can reach the top of the mountain. The harder the challenge the fewer succeed. Staying in the race is the secret that everyone knows. Focus. Hard, steady work. And goals.

If you know a Fairy, though... call in a favor.

[Ja Tecson]

Love it nick! You are one wise dude!

[Andreas]

Love it!
Keep up the blogging!

[Candice]

so so so true! I'm going to link this for my readers.... all things worth having are worth the work to get there!

[john waire]

great post nick. i always get a little mental goose when i read something like this. thanks very much!

anything is possible...

[Sarah Rhoads]

true words my friend. hard work really does pay off.. you see it in those that have longevity in their success...not just random spurts of success.

[Kellie Kano]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the inspiration....

[Kellie Kano]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the inspiration....

[Miller Mobley]

That's great, you should look into the Malcom Gladwell book, "Outliers" It touches on a lot of things you said.
Peace