It has been some time (part busy schedule, part procrastination), so I decided today to share a future journey I am planning to be part of with TV celebrity, author and spokesperson Phil Keoghan. Back in February, I was fortunate to photograph Phil Keoghan for a corporate client in a 2009 kick off! I had the privilege of hearing him talk about the movement he has been involved with for a good part of his life, entitled NO OPPORTUNITY WASTED. His NOW moment came out of an experience of being down in a 22,000 ton sunken ship, some 100+ feet below the surface of the water, realizing he was in the aloneness, with uncertainty and utter darkness all around him. This experience was so powerful, he describes in his book that it was the first time he had felt pure panic. Out of that life-threatening experience came the life philosophy of living each day to the fullest, living with no regrets and pushing forward to challenge oneself each and every day.
As host of The Amazing Race, he sees individuals each season push themselves like they never thought possible. As I photographed him, his speech targeted something within me. And at one point, he talked about his upcoming trip across the United States, promoting his book and supporting MS. He was planning on a cross-country bike ride, to be done in 40 days, coast to coast. He then asked how many in attendance would join him in the ride? I was one of two people in a crowd of 200 to raise their hand. I knew I needed to embrace my own mantra and take the thought and talk to action. For me, NOW exists in the phrase "Carpe Diem", otherwise know as "Seize the Day!"
At the end of April, he will be riding through the Chicago area. As things will have it, part of that time I will be working in the studio. But on Sunday, April 26, 2009, I will be riding with him in support of his efforts in Northwestern Indiana. I have recruited several friends to join me as I ride for 100+ miles with Phil, as I promised myself that day when I raised my hand. I plan on doing a pictorial of the journey, documenting our ride through the countryside of Indiana. For more information or to join me, sign up on his website at http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/register.html.
And if you get a chance, read his recent book entitled "No Opportunity Wasted: 8 Ways to Create a List for the Life You Want". Easy read, but challenging if you decide to create your lists for life! Carpe Diem!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
No Opportunity Wasted!
It has been some time (part busy schedule, part procrastination), so I decided today to share a future journey I am planning to be part of with TV celebrity, author and spokesperson Phil Keoghan. Back in February, I was fortunate to photograph Phil Keoghan for a corporate client in a 2009 kick off! I had the privilege of hearing him talk about the movement he has been involved with for a good part of his life, entitled NO OPPORTUNITY WASTED. His NOW moment came out of an experience of being down in a 22,000 ton sunken ship, some 100+ feet below the surface of the water, realizing he was in the aloneness, with uncertainty and utter darkness all around him. This experience was so powerful, he describes in his book that it was the first time he had felt pure panic. Out of that life-threatening experience came the life philosophy of living each day to the fullest, living with no regrets and pushing forward to challenge oneself each and every day.
As host of The Amazing Race, he sees individuals each season push themselves like they never thought possible. As I photographed him, his speech targeted something within me. And at one point, he talked about his upcoming trip across the United States, promoting his book and supporting MS. He was planning on a cross-country bike ride, to be done in 40 days, coast to coast. He then asked how many in attendance would join him in the ride? I was one of two people in a crowd of 200 to raise their hand. I knew I needed to embrace my own mantra and take the thought and talk to action. For me, NOW exists in the phrase "Carpe Diem", otherwise know as "Seize the Day!"
At the end of April, he will be riding through the Chicago area. As things will have it, part of that time I will be working in the studio. But on Sunday, April 26, 2009, I will be riding with him in support of his efforts in Northwestern Indiana. I have recruited several friends to join me as I ride for 100+ miles with Phil, as I promised myself that day when I raised my hand. I plan on doing a pictorial of the journey, documenting our ride through the countryside of Indiana. For more information or to join me, sign up on his website at http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/register.html.
And if you get a chance, read his recent book entitled "No Opportunity Wasted: 8 Ways to Create a List for the Life You Want". Easy read, but challenging if you decide to create your lists for life! Carpe Diem!
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I think it's awesome that you are doing this. This trip calls for a new camera bag, I'd say! (I can always find reasons to spend more money, eh?) How about a full frame camera too?
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