You Do You

When you think of where you are now, are you the person you always imagined you would be? Living the life you want? Doing the things you've always wanted?

I don't want to get too philosophical on this point - I'm certainly no expert myself - but was prompted to think about this today by something Chris Hardwick posted on Instagram.

Many of you may be aware of Hardwick from a variety of different places. Among his numerous endeavours, he is or has been a stand-up comedian, a television presenter, a writer, producer and probably much, more more - but my personal favourite, is that he created Nerdist Industries (listen to the podcasts - they're great!).

Here is what he had to say about following your own passions:

"GO MAKE YOUR THING!!! You don’t need permission. You just have to decide. And don’t listen to people who are telling you your thing is impossible because deep down your doing your thing reminds them how they’re not doing their thing. Being in a pit of inactivity sucks, and therefore other people will always try to have company. DON’T BE THAT COMPANY. Get out of the pit. Go make your damn thing."

Sadly, a few downers piped up negatively in response to this proving always that "haters gonna hate" (thanks, Taylor Swift). But thankfully, those who were inspired and wanted to be positive went ahead and did just that in the ensuing comments. 

Thank you, Hardwick, for always encouraging others to be themselves and to do their own thing (as you always have), regardless of the naysayers out there. An additional thanks to everyone who chose to comment affirmatively on Hardwick's post. Way to contribute to the positive.

To everyone reading: go forth and create, y'all. You like photography? Go take photos. You like to draw? Go find your sketchbook. You want to write... maybe about being more grateful? Send me a submission and I'll post it (just a suggestion)!

Whatever it is you are passionate about, go out there and do it. You do you.