If you’ve been feeling passionless or confused about your business/art/craft as of late, I really recommend you watch this video with Sharon Montrose of Sharon Montrose Photographs.
I can really identify with how Sharon felt when she was no longer digging her career. I’ve been there. For those that don’t know, I used to be an Art Director in the agency world. After 10 years, I was completely burnt out and the last thing I wanted to do everyday was design. The resentment/bitterness that had built up was too strong to ignore, yet I felt completely lost as it was the only sellable skill I had.
It wasn’t until I started designing for myself again that I began to feel I had a place in design once more. I wasn’t sure if people would respond to it, but I had to try and I’m thankful that they did. I’m still not entirely sure where I’ll go with this and hey, one day I may wake up and realize I want to do something else, but I do know that I’m in a place right now where everyday is driven by a passion you’ll only ever feel if you’re doing what you truly love.
I hope that you’re able to do what you love too. Are you?
I just stumbled on your site via Bess Callard and I just wanted to say it’s really quite inspiring for me and the place I’m at now. A fellow corporate design drop-out, I agree 100%. I was weighed down and lost the love of the business only after a few years. We’re so fortunate to be in a field that allows for growth and exploration. It’s putting a lot on the line (your work, your money, your personal life…) but it’s so very worth it.
Love your blog…thanks!
An inspiring video ~ thanks for sharing. I feel so fortunate to be doing what I love right now. Working from home with my own interior design business is hard work, but having the flexibility of being available to my kids is really important to me. I’m thankful that I can do both.
I’m on my way. I think. To do what it is I have a real passion for. Right now, I too, am turning into a burnout in the agency world. and it’s only been 2 years!