I usually keep Sunday mornings short, not because it’s the one day of the week when traffic is light in Cyberspace, but because I don’t feel like writing very much (the truth comes out!).    So, here’s what I’m thinking about this morning and I have to admit, the points are a little random.

It takes twice as many muscles to be miserable and frown than it does to smile.  Instead of asking people how they are and hearing about all their aches and pains, tell them they look great and the response will always be positive.  And for those of you who keep complaining about business being bad – take a break.  Then, do what so many photographers who are surviving today do, think about how to re-invent yourself.  Listen to what your customers are telling you – you can’t create images that tug at people’s hearts if your heart isn’t in it yourself.

And if you can’t get yourself out of the rut, instead of pulling back, maybe it’s time to spend a little more on advertising, promotion and networking…maybe it’s time to invest more time…maybe you need to hang out with other photographers dealing with the same challenges, like Summer School - while I admit it’s a shameless moment of self-promotion, I know what I saw last year and how many photographers left Vegas with renewed energy and new ideas.

The biggest thing is to not give up…

Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touch down.  Ross Perot

Make it a great Sunday and enjoy the rest of the weekend!