In this episode of Reflections, Chris explores a fundamental trait that defined him long before he ever picked up a camera professionally: the drive to help, lead, and motivate people.

While it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of "competition" in the creative industry, Chris explains why he views other creators as fellow travellers on the exact same road.

From organizing neighbourhood street hockey games as a kid and working at the Calgary Saddledome as a teenager, to a simple analogy from the golf course, discover why community and lifting others up will always come before the bottom line.

Main Takeaways

• A Lifelong Default Setting: Tracing the natural instinct to lead and help back to childhood street hockey games and teenage years supervising at the Calgary Saddledome.

• Playing Your Own Game: Why photography and the creative industry are a lot like golf, and why choosing community over competition is the healthiest way to grow your business.

• The True Measure of Success: Exploring a powerful quote from Kobe Bryant and understanding that a lasting legacy is built on the people you inspire and help along the way, not just the invoices you send.

Links & Resources

• Catch up on previous episodes, including Episode 17: The Black Hat (The Power of the Uniform).

• See the visuals and learn more about the philosophy behind the lens at footprintsinnature.ca

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