{"id":126067,"date":"2019-01-19T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-19T20:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=126067"},"modified":"2019-01-19T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2019-01-19T20:54:14","slug":"be-relentless-dont-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/19\/be-relentless-dont-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Relentless; Don’t Stop!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the secret to success? We cannot be certain, but stopping and not continuing to hustle seems to a good path to unsuccess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Kyoto, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What trait do great entrepreneurs<\/a> share? Simple: RELENTLESSNESS, and to a degree– RUTHLESSNESS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relentlessness<\/strong>: Not stopping (relent<\/a>+less), not bending; not being ‘lentus<\/a>‘ (soft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why be relentless?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now the question–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why\u00c2\u00a0<\/em>be relentless?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

To me, success is longevity. If you’re able to stay prolific for 30+ years, consider yourself successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, when it comes to artists– I am always interested in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why aren’t these once uber-famous people no longer famous and relevant? And how has it been that certain individuals have been able to stay relevant and influential for 10, 20, 30+ years?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Long-term thrivival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It seems that the best artists and entrepreneurs are the ones who are relentless, and DON’T STOP making their artwork. Thus perhaps we should think of longevity<\/strong>+productivity<\/strong> as two elements for long-term thrivival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So perhaps even you as a photographer-artist<\/a>, focus on thriving in longevity’s eyes<\/strong>. Time is the ultimate judge of success; never stop shooting, making new photos, and innovating your visual artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t die<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is the best piece of advice to a photography blogger<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t die (which means, never stop publishing\/posting).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As photographers, the best photography tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t die (don’t lose your creative vision, your passion for making images, and don’t stop shooting).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As an entrepreneur<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t die. Prevent going broke<\/a> (have lots of money in the bank), and stay relentless in continuing to build your passion project. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Direct your self-evolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The goal ain’t to build a company for 10 years, and sell it for 1 trillion dollars, and retire for the rest of your life on some island. No– the point is for you to continue to hustle<\/a> until you die, and for you to direct your own personal evolution. Evolve into a greater human being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoto, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you pursue in life, never stop. Only stop shit that you don’t really care for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you are truly passionate<\/a> about your artwork and life; don’t stop. Never stop producing, creating, and let your personal creativity and productivity<\/a> be your life goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marseille, 2013 #cindyproject<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DON’T STOP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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