Fightlance Club

Aug

18
09

It's high time we start working together and turn to the face of adversity. This downsizing mentality that continues to force people out of their jobs due to the economic downturn just may be a blessing in disguise to those who are willing to make the leap. If we find the ways to band together to produce high quality products in a homegrown fashion, hopefully it could result in creating more entrepreneurs, more jobs, more desirable and environmentally sound products and happier employees all across the board and in all areas of business.

Now, all political laced connotations aside, it's become evident to me that during this job-loss storm, people are resorting to working more for themselves and since they are getting to the point where they have nothing to lose, they are finally trying their hand at marketing and pursuing their talents and true passions. This is the real point I'm trying to make here. I'm reminded of a line from the movie Fight Club when Tyler Durden says to *himself*

"It's only when we lose everything, that we are free to do anything"

That has such powerful merit and has always stuck with me in it's application to many facets of life. Sure, I still have all my knick knacks, furniture, home, health & family, so I haven't really lost everything, but I'm embracing the idea of seizing my passions by making it work for myself, and I'm not the only one. I've been consistently inspired by many others to get to this point and I challenge you to do the same. Become a freelancer.

Trust me, it'll be difficult in the beginning, but you'll be much better off for it. Did I mention happier? Yeah, you'll be loads happier.

haha! if you only knew how many times i have seen that movie.... it was on of my inspirations for going at freelance design as well. nice work luke, you struck a chord.

Amen. You know how hard I pushed you (before all this economic turmoil). Never do something based on fear. Take a leap. Take a chance. Lose it all. Then as you fight to survive, you'll find your passion (or some horseshit like that).

clame.

@ Justin - perfect. @ Paul & Eric, thanks guys.