To be or not to be inspired..

Due to recent events, I decided not to blog on someone's else work. I believe following the mold and what I'm told, exactly how everyone else does it wouldn't cut it for this post. I feel the need to be inspired in more ways than one and looking at prints that make me grudge my teeth at how amazing it is wouldn't do me any good.



I found this video two years ago when I needed that extra kick in my pants to jump start my day. I find myself watching Will's Wisdom whenever I feel counterproductive. Up until about three or four weeks ago, I had been feeling average, borderline crappy. Now No, I wasn't sick. My work wasn't where I wanted it to be. No I wasn't putting in everything I could, things could have always been done a better way. No I'm not complaining or blaming someone else for my slump, I just want to change. A change wouldn't be such a bad idea, but change could mean vast number of things and couldn't be taken to the ends of the world and back in terms of my own work. I consider this video relevant to advertising as well as certain aspects in with my personal life. Even in the eyes of my "art director" and "creative director", I still feel as if I have to myself jump through a loop of acid fire to be recognized as apart of the pack. I understand that there are going to be things in life in which I simply CAN'T do. The word CAN'T is a figurative of my imagination and will hence forth be known as refuses to make an attempt. I often refuse to make an attempt in begin creative. Period. There isn't a much to be said, I can/have/will do better. After watching Will's Wisdom I'm often granted with the courage to take down the world. Some might confuse my inspired ambition with the petty thought of me being cocky or "conceited". My new found way of viewing my work should only be seen as a new chapter in my life. I believe this video will ensure everyone that whatever idea people come up with or however they decide to execute it, that it will be the greatest piece of artwork that has ever communicated a message known to date. I hope people can grasp the concept of honing in on your skills will ultimately beat out talent. Only you know your limits therefor only you can surpass them. Take me for an example, I lack the talent to compete in the design area of advertising. Lack the talent doesn't rule me out of an art director job is just means I have to work twice as work to beat out EVERYONE. Much like Will Smith, I don't really consider myself a particularly talented person, but what I excel in is working hard to make me,..me. All and all I can say that I am by far the best damn salesman this program/school/city..great beyond ect. has ever seen. No it's not an exaggeration, it's just me honing in on my skills.