Working for yourself can be a dream come true, but there are days when you feel knee-deep in a nightmare. To maintain some sort of even-keel, I figured that I should incorporate a system to surround myself with those who have found themselves in a similar space to remind me that ups and downs are normal.

I’ve managed to incorporate the habit of consuming long-form content on a daily basis and listening in on others braving, or who have mastered the grit required to turn their business into a commercial success, has had an incredibly positive effect on my mental…

They say that mom-guilt is a real thing, however, anyone who is committed to launching their side hustle into a full-scale operation may face a similar type of guilt when given the choice to take a break. If your business has boomed past the startup phase, and you’re deep in the growth phase, then you too may struggle to break away.

Guilt is only one of the feelings that you may feel when it comes to pressing pause. There is often also a fear of losing momentum, or of missing out that may accompany it too.

It may help you…

When people fling around the term, “Short film,” it’s not entirely possible to fully gauge what they are referring to. Especially when it comes to its length.

A feature film is a different story, as a general rule of thumb, that would be something worth jumping in the car for, and then visiting a physical theatre to enjoy. So, if you’re wanting numbers, depending on your source, you could expect a story ranging anywhere from 80 to 180 minutes long.

But, let’s consider the length of a short film now.

If you are wanting to submit it to The Academy…

The word “Discipline” has had a bad rap over the years. The negative connotations associated with the world, depending on your upbringing, have ranged from corporal punishment, religious expectations, and even strict personal rules.

However, the Latin origin disciplina means “instruction and training”. Now, when I consider the word from its root form, it has a different effect on me. The idea that discipline is a choice, not an expectation connected to some kind of pain, makes using the term somewhat approachable.

You see, athletes become world-class from putting in the training, and academics get to the top through dedicated…

I worked really hard to afford my Apple device four years ago. Not only do I love the look and feel of the machine, but it came with iMovie. This made it possible for me to start my videography and filmmaking career.

iMovie is a wonderful editing platform. I’ve used the Windows version roughly five years ago, it has probably improved a lot since, but iMovie was the foundation from where I was able to easily create videos that I was really proud of.

However, being user-friendly and free is great for entering the world of filmmaking, but it got…

I’ve met many people, who speak negatively over their intellect because they never tested well at school. It’s as if a percentage on paper, marked not only an academic result but also their outlook on their ability in certain areas for the rest of their lives.

However, after school- it’s the real world, and grades, sure, they may get you into the door for an interview, but your overall evaluation is often independent of your academic success- you have to pass a new test and master the art of first impressions.

I’ve noticed that whether people may be applying for…

Waking up with the sun is one of the best habits I try to implement. It’s not so much about being the early bird and catching the first worms. For me, it’s time to warm up and ease into the day ahead.

I have a GoPro Hero 9 and setting up a time-lapse, to capture the elegance of a sunrise is a fun activity to add some playfulness to the morning.

Initiating a timewarp, if I’m going for a run- allows me to speed up a 5k so that it’s interesting, and fast-paced, to grip the attention of someone should…

I’ll never forget finding a wedding photographer. It was strangely a very difficult task. Each photographer had a specific look and feel to their photos. Some had images that were dark and gloomy, where others seemed to capture vibrant photos where the colors seemed to pop off the page.

Regardless of the overall look of the photos, there was consistency in terms of how their photos were presented. For professionals, there’s more to adjusting the look of your photos or videos- there’s another element where you correct the photo first. This is also true for videographers.

Before adding a filter…