The Next Chapter

So this week, I had my first Photography gig. An Event put on by some friends called WDN RAW, or What Does Not. They have also given me two more in the coming weeks, and I hope they like my work so I can keep doing it. I’m using this as an opportunity to practice and learn more. I mean, what would be the point of doing this if I wasn’t going to know anything. The People at WDN are allowing me to learn more about this craft, and I will use it.

On Sunday, I got started on my new morning routine; up early and went for a walk. Got my diet back on track. Wim Hof breathing and cold showers. I’ve written down some daily goals, and right now, that feels like too much, so I’ll be pulling it back a little for a week so I stand a better chance of this all working the way I intend.

My first job, get my Circadian rhythms back on track (I failed on days two and four). That means in bed by midnight (now changed to 23:30) and up somewhere between 6-7am. I had a Cuppa Tea, then a walk, exercise, breathing, cold shower. Once I get that sorted, I can build other habits. You see, everything I just mentioned is, in my mind, a single thing. It starts with my waking up and ends with a cold shower. It’s all about discomfort and getting my body moving early. What’s so uncomfortable about walking, I hear you say. Well, I’ll be carrying a 25kg backpack (rucking). This is good for the joints and overall fitness, endurance, stamina, etc. The point is it’s hard.

The next set of habits will be writing-based. I already do and want to concentrate while I’m in the mood. Journaling and writing my novel. I’ve had a setback with the latter so far, but I hope to get shit on track asap.

After that will be learning-based. But more on that later.

What’s the point of all this discomfort and learning? I’m going into business for myself and need to polish some skills and learn others. All of this is to help me move forward faster.

I also need to start planning out my first solo Photography project.

Living without learning is a waste of time. Learn until the day you die.