Experiment with Nature » explore http://experimentwithnature.com Shwood Blog Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:07:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.34 Journeys 034 – OVERNIGHT SUCCESS http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-034-overnight-success/ http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-034-overnight-success/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:07:29 +0000 http://experimentwithnature.com/?p=4952 LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT.

Overnight success doesn’t exist, and if it did, you shouldn’t want it. If you want to be good at something, the time it takes to get good is important! “Overnight success” takes years of practice, dedication and education. I’ve been a filmmaker and photographer for over 10 years with SO MANY failed attempts at trying to make it full-time. Still, I worked hard and kept my focus on my dream.

To “make it” you need to make sure you are constantly fueled, but you have to equally be diligent. Four years ago almost to the date I had a calling that I could no longer ignore. This feeling prompted me to quit my job and focus on my freelance work, and I’ve been extremely blessed to do so ever since. I have to say though, success won’t come to you just because you want it or feel entitled to received it. Some people think the ‘universe’ owes them. This world doesn’t owe us anything and you must work incredibly hard for what you want.

Success is not built on success — it’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes, it’s built on catastrophe. You can’t let doubt, fear, or negative opinions stand in your way…

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Excerpt from Sam’s Journeys story. Hit the link below to read the full story.

journeys.shwoodshop.com/overnight-success

 

Story and photography by Sam Ciurdars

www.ciurdar.com / @samciurdar

 


 

 

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JOURNEYS 033 – HEARTLAND http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-033-heartland/ http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-033-heartland/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:25:22 +0000 http://experimentwithnature.com/?p=4936 “After you do something long enough it becomes a part of you. The way you interact with the world changes. Even walking down the sidewalk, I pay attention to the cracks. The spacing. The depth. How easy would it be to ride over this? I notice the texture of surfaces, take note of curb heights, and fantasize about hitting that handrail. I’ll scope out peoples feet to see what shoes they’re wearing. You can tell a lot by the wear patterns left on shoes by griptape. Goofy or regular? Kickflips or heelflips? If there’s wear on both shoes then they skate switch. Sweet. Not everyone can say they have something that has shaped their lives like this. Skateboarding has given us long lasting friendships, it has sent some of us all over the world, and it has taught us a thing or two about ourselves. It’s kept us young. As the late Jay Adams once said, “You don’t quit skating because you get old. You get old because you quit skating.” Skateboarding is our thing.”

– Excerpt from Will Corwin’s story about growing up, skateboarding, and find purpose in it all. Check out the full story HERE.

 

 


 

 

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JOURNEYS 031 – LOSING MYSELF IN AMERICA http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-031-losing-myself-in-america/ http://experimentwithnature.com/01-journeys/journeys-031-losing-myself-in-america/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:56:15 +0000 http://experimentwithnature.com/?p=4867 “Inspiration is not something you can go out to the store and buy, rather it’s something that’s discovered spontaneously and kept close when found. I want to share that inspiring feeling with the world! Which is exactly why I had decided to make my dreams a reality and travel the United States building the photography portfolio I’ve always wanted. With just enough money and supplies to stay alive, I hit the road. The search for beautiful started early…”

– Excerpt from Devin Tolman’s (@devin.tolman) month long adventure across the USA. Check out the full story HERE.

 


 

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