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Excelsior Geyser Crater, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone

Are Goals Overrated?

February 06, 2012||

Do you think you have a good balance between working towards your goals and “wasting time?”

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California South Swell 2011

The Fear of Failure & Why I Refuse to Let it Win

January 23, 2012||

With the launch of OT Surf Apparel coming up in February, I have been thinking a lot about the risks of taking big chances in life. The fear of failure has been creeping its way into my psyche at all hours of the day… but usually right about the time when I should be sleeping.

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Architectural Photography - San Diego

Personal Update: Big Things are Happening!

December 05, 2011|| ,

I felt it was time for a personal update since we have been a little quiet lately on our social media sites. I always feel bad for not having enough time to comment on our favorite blogs as often as we would like and I get this sinking feeling…

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Bubbles - Out of Focus Surfers

Do You Thrive on the Unknown or Take the Safe Route?

September 26, 2011|| ,

I heard on the radio the other day that many employers refuse to hire people who are unemployed or have been out of work for more than a couple of months. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing…

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Dealing with Burnout

Dealing with Burnout when Building a Business

July 25, 2011|| ,

A couple of weeks ago, we announced that we are starting a business in architectural photography in addition to traveling, working full-time and maintaining a blog. What we didn’t mention is that we are also researching and writing a photography e-book and very recently starting a new venture

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Butterflies in Costa Rica

Life's Unexpected Changes - A Personal Update

July 11, 2011|| ,

We realize we don’t write enough about what is going on in our personal lives on our blog and that is something we plan to change. From now on, we will write updates on things that are going on in our lives in addition to giving you travel stories and travel and photography tips.

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Review: Unconventional Guides - Building Your Empire

January 31, 2011|| ,

I wanted to take some time today to shed a little light on an online course we have been taking and have found to be extremely helpful in building our blog and our business.

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Scott working in the Dominican Republic

How To Find Your Passion and Make Money

January 26, 2011|| ,

Do you want to make money doing what you love? I know. Stupid question, right? I can’t think of many people who would say no to that question, but how many people think it’s possible?

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