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An accumulation of Life Stories on how unfortunate events can work out in your favor if you adapt to them for growth
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May 2012, beginning of high school summer break, I crashed on my dirt bike breaking the shit out of my right wrist & left collarbone
Initially, I felt like I wrecked an entire summer, 15-year-old mind thought process
Looking back, it was the most impactful Summer of my life
Initially, I felt like I wrecked an entire summer, 15-year-old mind thought process
Looking back, it was the most impactful Summer of my life
The first week sucked, 2 slings & many doctor appointments, pain killers + sleep trouble, the normal discomfort for broken bones
My wrist was so displaced it took 2 hours to set in the emergency room, that sucked
Here are some photos I could find
My wrist was so displaced it took 2 hours to set in the emergency room, that sucked
Here are some photos I could find
The second week is where things changed
A month prior I had signed up & downloaded the adobe suite but never touched it
For 2 months, I sat at my parent's kitchen counter watching every youtube tutorial I could to try & learn adobe
A month prior I had signed up & downloaded the adobe suite but never touched it
For 2 months, I sat at my parent's kitchen counter watching every youtube tutorial I could to try & learn adobe
I spent that entire summer learning Adobe Premiere & illustrator as I was pretty useless in terms of activities outside
looking like a damn Trex meme smh
little did I know this would be a foundation summer for the next 6+ years to present day
looking like a damn Trex meme smh
little did I know this would be a foundation summer for the next 6+ years to present day
I look back on this event, it sucked, but it paid off with adaption
Thoughts:
1) Everything adds up
2) You never know where it will take you
3) You should pursue your direct interests/callings with
real efforts
Thoughts:
1) Everything adds up
2) You never know where it will take you
3) You should pursue your direct interests/callings with
real efforts
things progressed, a year later (June 2013) I made a video for @ethika that dropped 500k+ views on YouTube
I had to spend a day convincing my mom to let me drive up to Temecula by myself to make this, glad she caved
I had to spend a day convincing my mom to let me drive up to Temecula by myself to make this, glad she caved
From high school through college I never stopped making videos & flying drones
these were core interests I couldn't let go & knew they were leading somewhere with time
compounding activities
these were core interests I couldn't let go & knew they were leading somewhere with time
compounding activities
Fast forward 6 years & I was able to make videos for some of the biggest names in the NFL
Thank You @Bryndon for making this possible
Thank You @Bryndon for making this possible
Favorite video of the 2019/20 NFL season
ZEKE GETS PAID https://twitter.com/EzekielElliott/status/1169981708692799490?s=20
ZEKE GETS PAID https://twitter.com/EzekielElliott/status/1169981708692799490?s=20
I had this vision & created something outta my pure instinct of tapping into the Emotions of announcing a major contract
"Zeke Gets Paid"
Largest NFL contract for a RB
I set a goal to edit for a big-name pro, little did I know three weeks in I would
Lesson: Set Bigger Goals
"Zeke Gets Paid"
Largest NFL contract for a RB
I set a goal to edit for a big-name pro, little did I know three weeks in I would
Lesson: Set Bigger Goals
On April 6th, My NFL Seasonal Work Contract Ended
I was really nervous, COVID had just hit hard, no real set in stone clients, 3 invoices outstanding after over 100 hours of work for a company who is most likely going Bankrupt
Pretty down in the dumps, still hungry, searching
I was really nervous, COVID had just hit hard, no real set in stone clients, 3 invoices outstanding after over 100 hours of work for a company who is most likely going Bankrupt
Pretty down in the dumps, still hungry, searching
11 DAYS LATER, not even kidding, April 17th
I film a video that went Global
It became a political agenda point, wild! (not my intention)
President Sharing was Mental, politics aside
Biggest creation of life, right place right time, doing what I enjoy, filming with a drone.
I film a video that went Global
It became a political agenda point, wild! (not my intention)
President Sharing was Mental, politics aside
Biggest creation of life, right place right time, doing what I enjoy, filming with a drone.
Big Thank You to @itsmattstanley who mentioned to me the night before they might be filing the Skate park
Weirdly enough, Matt was staying in my apartment for a few weeks while searching for a spot out here
Completely random, never met him before, all part of the plan
Weirdly enough, Matt was staying in my apartment for a few weeks while searching for a spot out here
Completely random, never met him before, all part of the plan
If I was still working for the NFL on April 17th there's a 100% chance this would have never happened
I look at my contract ending today as the biggest blessing in disguise
What feels bad at the moment can be the biggest piece of gold in the future
I look at my contract ending today as the biggest blessing in disguise
What feels bad at the moment can be the biggest piece of gold in the future
I've taken some big leaps 2020
I've taken steps back from personal video creation to realign the direction I want to go while putting my focus into a few great clients
I am enjoying life to the fullest & pursuing the dream of being my own boss
I've taken steps back from personal video creation to realign the direction I want to go while putting my focus into a few great clients
I am enjoying life to the fullest & pursuing the dream of being my own boss
The world works in mysterious ways when you aren't seeking anything but your true desires & interests
Where will I be in a year? Five? Ten?
Zero Clue
I have full trust in God that the plan will keep unfolding
Zero Clue
I have full trust in God that the plan will keep unfolding
Tune out the noise, go after your visions, set out on your path
"making videos isn't a good job"
"you need a real job"
If I quit every time someone told me over the years you CAN'T do that as work, I'd be living an average life
Life Is Mental
"making videos isn't a good job"
"you need a real job"
If I quit every time someone told me over the years you CAN'T do that as work, I'd be living an average life
Life Is Mental
What I've Learned:
You should never stop pursuing interests & ideas
You should quickly realize what works & what doesn't
Scrap what does not work, keep doing what does
You should never stop pursuing interests & ideas
You should quickly realize what works & what doesn't
Scrap what does not work, keep doing what does
Following your inner compass will push you into a world you see through your visionary eyes
not the eyes of what others are doing or THINK you should do
You know You BEST
You vs You not You vs Them
not the eyes of what others are doing or THINK you should do
You know You BEST
You vs You not You vs Them
In times of discomfort, pain & irritation
You have two choices
1) Submit
or
2) Push on
The Outcome Is In Your Actions.
You have two choices
1) Submit
or
2) Push on
The Outcome Is In Your Actions.
It has been epic to connect with tons of like-minded individuals on twitter chasing their dreams and visions.
The world needs more visionaries.
The world needs more visionaries.
