I do so many things, I am a photographer, filmmaker, writer, magazine editor, chef, outdoorsmen, skier, and so much more. The world makes you feel like you need to put yourself in a box. Glad to hear that someone else is in the same boat as I am.
I think instead of asking people what you do for work, we should be asking how they live? Because that says more about a person.
What a brilliant article. As others are saying many who are honest relate to it. I'm one of them! For what it is worth, having worked with lots of people on this question over more years than I'd like to admit, I am sure of two things. It's good to be the sort of person who asks themselves this question. And you don't need to get to an answer that you can put in a strap line, whatever the internet says. Dealing honestly with the question always seems to rewire people internally so they know how to answer the "what do you do?" question and then the rest flows more easily. Good luck with it all!
Very relatable and happy to see this put into words since I think about it often...I'll chainsaw in the morning, write in the afternoon, and be making dinner and cleaning in the evening. What do "I do"? I live!
Thanks Jesse. I love that response - "I live". I might use that in future! I'm interested to know - is there tension between the practical tasks and the creative ones for you? Sometimes I find the two work together well, others I find it hard to switch between the different ways of thinking.
Hello there too! John and I have endured exactly the same frustration. For the majority, it seems what they’re actually asking is ‘what do you do to earn money’. Now we only answer those who we feel are asking ‘what do you do to be you’?
This was a refreshing and inspiring read to say the least. It seems that our modern culture tries to place everyone within a box. A box that you are never suppose to step out of. But, that's not how most people are wired. I know that my personal interest and goals are varied and often not related to one another at all. That's the beauty of being human. I have pursued many interest but I have a core group that seems to cycle through my life like the seasons. I see no reason to limit oneself to a singular specialty.
Such a great write up. Very very relatable.
I do so many things, I am a photographer, filmmaker, writer, magazine editor, chef, outdoorsmen, skier, and so much more. The world makes you feel like you need to put yourself in a box. Glad to hear that someone else is in the same boat as I am.
I think instead of asking people what you do for work, we should be asking how they live? Because that says more about a person.
Cheers to simply just living life.
Thank you for this. Good to hear from someone else juggling many things and making it work! Cheers indeed.
What a brilliant article. As others are saying many who are honest relate to it. I'm one of them! For what it is worth, having worked with lots of people on this question over more years than I'd like to admit, I am sure of two things. It's good to be the sort of person who asks themselves this question. And you don't need to get to an answer that you can put in a strap line, whatever the internet says. Dealing honestly with the question always seems to rewire people internally so they know how to answer the "what do you do?" question and then the rest flows more easily. Good luck with it all!
Thanks Paul - appreciate the comment and glad to hear you can relate!
Very relatable and happy to see this put into words since I think about it often...I'll chainsaw in the morning, write in the afternoon, and be making dinner and cleaning in the evening. What do "I do"? I live!
Thanks Jesse. I love that response - "I live". I might use that in future! I'm interested to know - is there tension between the practical tasks and the creative ones for you? Sometimes I find the two work together well, others I find it hard to switch between the different ways of thinking.
Yes, I find they often have a synergy, and when they don't, its because I'm doing all one or the other and there isn't a balance.
Ah yes, balance is key.
Hello there too! John and I have endured exactly the same frustration. For the majority, it seems what they’re actually asking is ‘what do you do to earn money’. Now we only answer those who we feel are asking ‘what do you do to be you’?
Thanks Phoenix - that's a great way to rephrase the question!
This was a refreshing and inspiring read to say the least. It seems that our modern culture tries to place everyone within a box. A box that you are never suppose to step out of. But, that's not how most people are wired. I know that my personal interest and goals are varied and often not related to one another at all. That's the beauty of being human. I have pursued many interest but I have a core group that seems to cycle through my life like the seasons. I see no reason to limit oneself to a singular specialty.
Thanks for this comment Mike, much appreciated. I agree, the beauty of being human is the potential we have to do so many different things.
Ha! I never thought about it before, but this explanation makes 'Miscellaneous Adventures' a perfect title!
Indeed! It's a little long and hard to spell, but it's the perfect name for us!