According to the Psychologist Abraham Maslow “Someone dying of thirst quickly forgets their thirst when they have no oxygen, as he pointed out. People who dealt in managing the higher needs were what he called self-actualizing people. Benedict and Wertheimer were Maslow's models of self-actualization, from which he generalized that, among other characteristics, self-actualizing people tend to focus on problems outside of themselves, have a clear sense of what is true and what is phony, are spontaneous and creative, and are not bound too strictly by social conventions.”

These are words I choose to live by.  Understanding that reaching your highest potential is a possibility the first step in freedom.  It is important to have a career that’s fulfilling but it’s also important to realize that life is about all aspects of living.  Your families, your career, your kids, your health, your hobbies all come together as important facets to making you a true success.  The meaning of work to me is the belief that I can achieve self actualization.  I can and I will. 

I intend to accomplish success and notoriety as a photographer.  I’m going to achieve self fulfillment and satisfaction knowing that I’m good at what I do.  I plan to have many different images that will make me proud.  Soon I'll provide images to various magazines and advertising campaigns.  I’m going to work hard and people will recognize my talents.  I’m moving forward with my passion.