Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams

As you wrap up the year and start making your New Year’s resolutions and goals keep this thought in mind-don’t give up on your dreams. Success is usually closer than we think. So many people give up just before a breakthrough comes.

For example, yesterday I was telling a friend who is about to start horseback riding lessons that my recent experience has been one frustration after another and then, bam, one day, it all came together. Last night’s ride was the best ever! Every side pass, every counter bend, every leg yield and each gait I asked for all were performed well. For so long, it seemed like we were not getting any where. The exercises we have been working on felt clumsy. And then it all came together, it felt terrific.

I have only been riding myself for two years; it is more involved than I thought! I had to quit wondering if I was going to be good at it, or how many mistakes I make and enjoy myself. I just keep practicing. It helps that horses are wonderfully forgiving.

This story might sound similar those of you who are learning how to use f-stops, shutter speeds and ISO combinations. I remember how overwhelming it was for me learning to put that all together. That is why I wrote a manual to help you called Beyond the Photography Instruction Manual . It will help you understand the manual settings on your camera so you can capture the images you want, how you want them.

Enjoy the process in your pursuit of a hobby, business, or passion. And don’t ever give up.