Comments on: Promoting Passion Video: Prepare for Success

By: Tom Newforge

Tom Newforge — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 01:22:47 +0000

Very interesting post. I will definitely merge a few of these points into my success preparations.

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:03:52 +0000

As always, Brooke, you inspire me. It is a lot easier to hear when others find it hard to multi task and get overwhelmed when the plate is too full. Unfortunately, that is when the ball gets dropped a lot. I start each day with a list, but rarely does it all get done, because it is too much in too many directions. As of listening to your promoting passion video today, I plan on refocusing and getting things in order so that I can move forward. Your ideas were really good ones. Thank you for all that you do to help others in such a genuine & unselfish way. If the world were more like you, life would have more love & caring for each other. So refreshing! You keep me believing in mankind. Thank you.

By: Margherita Introna

Margherita Introna — Wed, 28 May 2014 08:23:31 +0000

One of the major things I learnt from you Brooke is to be more prepared. Especially when taking a concept and preparing for a shoot <3

Being prepared is certainly valuable, but so too is learning how to not get frazzled by the unexpected. Taking things in your stride and just rolling with it. Also, sometimes just shooting from the hip and going shooting without a real concept in mind – seeing what sparks inspiration and creating on the spot.

By: Catherine Rondeau

Catherine Rondeau — Wed, 28 May 2014 06:37:29 +0000

Another great video Brooke, full of helpful insight once again! As most people, I find that when I make a “to do” list I indeed get a lot more done. And I’m all for making schedules and planning ahead. The more you structure your day, the less time seems to slip away.

That being said, every now and then, I really feel the urge to be delinquent. To NOT do any of the stuff I need to get done. To allow myself a day off to totally goof off, splurge, indulge. These private little parties tend to unfold when I’m on the verge of starting a new project or have something important to do that will require much effort. I guess it’s a form of procrastination. I’ve learned it’s okay to give into the laziness every now and then. Essential, even, to balance out the rigorous side of my personnality, an important trait for people who work at home.

After a day of lazing around, I usually start getting bored and look forward to getting back to work. And I do so with probably more energy and determination than if I hadn’t allowed myself to take a break.

By: Sydney Paige Richardson

Sydney Paige Richardson — Tue, 27 May 2014 22:56:20 +0000

Ah, I just love that you did this.

I work a full time job, for a government agency that I hope to leave soon. I just this year started writing down a schedule for myself.

I had mentioned before on a previous blog comment about hanging up a calendar on my wall – FINALLY DID IT. and every month I write down goals.

Keep up with my writing, do a fine art sesh, book a wedding…

It helps me to see that I make these goals – and crossing them off gives me such…pleasure? lol satisfaction, I guess I should say. I get excited that I make goals and keep them!

But something I think I need to focus more on is taking time for myself. To just be. In silence and relax. Ease my mind!

I have never thought about preparing for success. I always say to my husband – when this happens, or when that happens…honestly it feels weird to prepare for when it happens, but this needs to be something I work on! Thanks for always inspiring us!

By: H

Tue, 27 May 2014 13:06:53 +0000

This is an amazing advice! Always so inspiring, Brooke!

I have focussed alot the past year on being efficient in my daily life, almost to the point where it gets boring (beware of this effect). What I have focussed on is every day routines, I have a full time job and take care of my daughter. Driving her to activities and cooking and the list goes on and on as for most parents. I go grocery shopping once a week, I write the list beforehand so that I know, I have one afternoon every week when I clean the apartment and take out the trash and water the flowers and so on… my goal is to keep the saturdays free for creating (shooting, I have recently started a blog). After a while you become Super Woman handling it all very easily (but sometimes I am very tired of it).

Hang in there and find routines for the daily life, it frees time, I can most of the time find time for my passion.

By: Tiffany Zellar

Tiffany Zellar — Tue, 27 May 2014 05:24:16 +0000

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this! My struggle is finding the time for my “real” job, 3 children, husband , chores, passion and preparing for success. It’s quite a juggling trick to balance it all, but I’m still working on it!

By: Joshua Sterrett

Joshua Sterrett — Tue, 27 May 2014 02:28:55 +0000

This is the problem of my life, exacerbated by ADD.

I’m really glad you posted this and showed what your schedule is like.
I need to make a similar one.
I’d love to know your method or workflow of prepping speeches and presentations.

Also, where did you first find or decide what your pricing would be?
I’m always stressing when I’m quoting a client and wondering if I’m underselling myself. For example, currently my 8×10’s go for $50.

Thank you so much for this weeks inspiration!

By: Steve Kessler

Steve Kessler — Tue, 27 May 2014 01:55:12 +0000

Thanks Brook. Great ideas. I expand the journal to document how I did a particular image (lighting, Photoshop effects, etc.).

By: Crystal Parker

Crystal Parker — Tue, 27 May 2014 01:42:58 +0000

I have actually started considering the idea to do meditation & yoga first thing in the morning. I have found that I really enjoy yoga for exercise physically and mentally.

Thank you for sharing your insights and I will definitely work to implement these things into my daily life. Prepare for success knowing success is on it’s way! 🙂