It’s Sunday morning and a great time to think about the quality of your life.   Sorry gang, I’m feeling reflective today, but the good news about reading a blog is that you always have the option to walk away and do something else.   But, before you do…give me three more paragraphs.

I’ve spent the last two months talking about dozens of different aspects of your business, from marketing to customer service to the importance of quality in the final image – but what about the quality of your life?  What about time for your family, friends and just doing the things you love to do most?   The biggest problem today seems that we’ve all gotten so caught up in the day in day out challenges that we don’t know how to just kick back and relax. 

I’m the worst one to pitch the concept, because it’s only recently I’ve learned it for myself.  So, here’s what I’ve learned.  First, I’m the only one who can set my priorities.  For those of you who know me personally, I couldn’t be more Type-A and just staying mellow is not an easy thing to do.  Second, I’ve found I really have to concentrate on shutting off business.  If you love what you do too much, your work becomes your life and in the end you actually don’t have a life!  It’s ironic and trite sounding, but that’s the way it works.   Third, think about everything that you could categorize as a passion.  Now take all those passions and the ones at the top of the list are the ones that make you smile the most!  Just like a vitamin every morning – you need that smile ingredient!

Last but not least – this is NOT an infomercial and I have no stake in Dane Sanders, other than he’s become a great friend and an inspiration - go read Fast Track Photographer!  He’s done the best job yet in getting me to think about how to prioritize all the components in my life!