Inspiration is that force which allows me to work hard and to achieve the goals. It has not always been around and therefore. It is important for me to use the right time for creative projects when this force is around me. I use it as much as possible, however I do not neglect my daily routine and do not skip the physical exercises. Let me tell you about this inspiration.
There are such days when I simply do not feel like creating drawings and designs, don’t feel like it is needed, necessary, useful and thus comes the decision to let go the desire to create. On the other hand, when the motivation and inspiration are with me I am more than happy with the designs it simply happens and I go with the flow. It can be described a wave, either you ride it... and in case you don’t you simply let it go… I love to ride and it brings me true joy.
Often as I make a design, by working on a certain pre-defined artwork the colors are already chosen as well as the details. And then, by a mistake, let’s say I may pick another color and the miracle happens. Not only I can finalize the initial design, I can also create other variations and I simply love them! I get enthusiastic, euphoria surrounds me and I work more and more.
This is amazing, believe this when I tell you that the passion related to working what you love is obsessive at times. Therefore it is important to know when to stop before you wear off your enthusiasm and it starts to fade out.
So how can one determine where the exit is. And when I say exit, I mean the stop. The stop for the moment, for the day, let’s say. It is like that: you can go until it starts to fade out and you will loose your euphoria slowly but steady over time, while stopping at the top of the wave, even a tiny bit later is the answer. When the inspiration has brought you the excellent result simply enjoy it and you will inspire others as well. Your spark will burn everyone around you! This is so exciting. Let it happen and experience this wave of inspiration, this spark of enthusiasm and passion which will bring light to your day, your week, your year, why not your whole life. Just let it be! And when you feel you are at the top of the wave wait, count to 10 and just stop for the moment. Then it will soon enough come back to you even higher and you will be impressed by the results.
This is not only in the fashion, this is happening with every single creative project you are about to make. Wait for the inspiration, wait for it, wait more… and then out of the sudden it will come and you will find yourself asking HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Well, it simply did happen and it is there infront of you! It is great! Enjoy it…
And let me tell you something important: patience this is on the first position among the prerequisites for success in general. On second position is to seize the moment!
The rest is dedication, persistence, hard work and effort. No matter what you do these are the keys, according to me!
Here is an example: I have been waiting for almost a month for product samples and the delay is so big that one can easily get annoyed, disappointed and so on. Well, here comes the number one from the list: patience. Keep calm and continue your routine. Once the moment comes enjoy it. Usually I stick to the rule: Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed (Alexander Pope). Well, funny enough, I kind of expect the samples tomorrow (Monday). Even though it is not expectation as such, it is much more precise to say that I believe they will arrive tomorrow. So fair enough, they could be here tomorrow. And even in the case they are not here tomorrow, I will still do my best and continue to do what needs to be done related to marketing.
Do you see the situation that life can put us in: I am supposed to market something that I have not seen yet. Yes, it is true that I have seen a similar product, from 3 years ago from the manufacturer and I am impressed by that product, however, it is so hard to have conversion rate without any proof of quality and to have only digital versions of a product that could be nice, could be excellent and could be outstanding as well. As a matter of fact the one from 3 years ago is excellent, yes, it is: the cotton has not been ruined after, probably 35 washes, at least, and the colors are with approximately 70% from their original density. So let’s say a T-shirt that has been worn in sunny days over 35 times and still looks good is something worth advertising…
To be exact, selling something that one does not consider a good product is, in my eyes, kind of bullying someone.
First of all, when I buy something with the only intention to sell it, it could be alright to buy something you don’t like. However, in the case when I myself create a product, it is crucial for me, above all, to like what I have created and afterwards to find out is it loved by someone else, is it only me and is this product good enough according to my peers. In case it is not I can simply come to the conclusion that it is not the one and I will wait for the inspiration wave to come and to create the outstanding product for you!
In the mean time, the wave came yesterday… I rode it, I rode it hard and it was great! Now I am waiting for the samples and in the meantime I am writing this!
Wait with me and save your money for the outstanding products by Embargo Clothing Ltd!
In case you have questions and ideas for me I will be glad to read them!
Yours,
Embargo Clothing Ltd.