Comments on: If You’re Not Moving Forward You’ll Be Left Behind

By: Hasta La Vista Baby (Until September) « The Art & Business of Filmmaking & Photography

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:03:05 +0000

[…] If you’re not moving forward, you’ll be left behind […]

By: John Erdovegi

John Erdovegi — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:35:36 +0000

“Ch-Ch-Changes” David Bowie song. I read in Friday’s newspaper “Warren Zevon once said, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”. Well my Mama always told me that and she’ll be 88 next month, and some say she still drives like a teenager. Warren was a prolific American rock singer-songwriter and musician (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Zevon) He died in 2003 of asbestos cancer. So, if you alive, so show some action. It’s a way of keeping your Clients and Followers entertained, intrigued, and coming back to discovering something “NEW”. Shoot and live like you could die tomorrow, then you can rest.

I changed my brand to what at least 5 others said was better. I listened to others for once. Now my branding/image is strting to become better “focused”.

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:26:58 +0000

In reply to Trevor Dayley. I love me some Eugene and Heather. Great couple indeed.

By: Trevor Dayley

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:15:08 +0000

Great article Ron. Big fan and friend of Eugene and Heather. Such a wonderful couple.

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:36:46 +0000

In reply to Lee Higginbottom. Oh my gosh Lee. That is perfect! I wasn't even thinking about the movie when I made the comment. Nice catch (pun intended)!

By: Lee Higginbottom

Lee Higginbottom — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:40:54 +0000

I love ‘Napoleon Dynamite!’ Wonder where Uncle Rico would be if he made that pass…

By: Bill Vincent

Bill Vincent — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:56:27 +0000

Great article, Ron, and really true. I started our business with my wife less than two years ago, very much inspired and challenged by your book ReFocus (which anyone reading this should get if they don’t have a copy already!) The one constant in our business since we started is change. And, we feel our product has gotten consistently better each and every time we shoot. And, I know we’ve pushed our peers to do better work as well, by us putting it out there.

Eugene and Heather are great examples of what you can achieve when you embrace the new. They also have a great deal of fun doing what they do, and it shows. Actually I think they have fun no matter what they are doing or who they are with, which just always shines through in their work. David Robin is a true creative soul and through his work and through his comments on my work, he pushes me to do better. No question, all of you are inspiring figures for this industry! I’m excited for what our future holds, both as a business and collectively.

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:46:17 +0000

In reply to david robin. You're much better looking than Brad DR. But seriously, you truly are an inspiration. You even dress cool. :)

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:36:59 +0000

In reply to Joth Riggs. Good stuff Joth. Any coincidence that as Christians we both used the term "left behind"? ;)

By: david robin

david robin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:36:27 +0000

Wow Ron, thank you for your kind words. You are only as old as you feel. When i look in the mirror i see a young Brad Pitt! Seriously I do!!! 😉

However, for me, to sit on my laurels would be the kiss of death. I am just one of those guys that is never satisfied, always looking to progress, and constantly keeping up with pop culture and trying to stay ahead in these ever changin’ times!

Call it a character flaw, but that combined with my terrible ADD propels me ever upward and onward. For better or for worse!

All told, i love the ride!!!!