Larrative
4y ago
I write about life, photography, and creative endeavors. 💻 📷☕️
We all want to reach our goals faster. It's why we look for the "shortcut". That's why we take that class or sign up for that mastermind.
What if I could show you how to reach your goals faster by using the skills you already have?
Carve Your Own Path
Ever since I was young, I dreamed of working in a creative field, BUT I didn't want to go to art school or study art in college.
I had a goal to accomplish and I didn't want to take the traditional route. I decided the best way to maximize my collegiate experience would be to study business...eventually marketing, and make the jump later in my career. This stragegy payed off.
The first 3 years of my career were more focused on social media and marketing strategy until I was able to take advantage of an opportunity to show off my creative skills.
Lean and Then Pivot
Leaning into skills that already posses will help you make the neccessary pivot when the opportunity presents itself.
Before I was working in social media and marketing strategy, I was interested in graphic design, video, and photography. I just didn't know how to gain the skills. At my first job, I befriended one of the graphic designers, and we traded skillsets after work. I would show him social media management and strategy, and he would teach me graphic design basics.
By leanining into my knowledge of social media and marketing stragtegy I was able to leverage my skills and trade knowlege which lead to my pivot into becoming a graphic designer.
Use Your Leverage
There is a faster way to reach your goals. You don't have to claw your way from the bottom.
You have skills and knowlege that is valuable. Lean into those skills and learn to leverage them to take the fast track to your goals.