Darius Bashar Photography

🔥 The Power of TEAM. → There’s a part of me that just wants to do everything alone.

“It’s faster on my own. It’s easier too. And lord knows it’s cheaper.”

^ That’s what the voice says.

Sometimes I listen. But more than ever before, I am realizing the power of team.

Yes, it takes time to get everyone trained and working towards a united vision.

Yes, it costs me money… but also it doesn’t. Because by carefully hiring people with complementary skills, I free up my time to do the things that bring the most value into my business and my life.

I’m not going to lie to you: at first it was hard for me, especially when I was so used to doing everything solo. And working with a team put me face to face with my perfectionism, which can be paralyzing at times.

Uniting many people with many different skills and perspectives into one cohesive team requires a commitment to my vision. A commitment to doing things differently, and taking several steps backwards in order to build a solid foundation for me to move forward.

It’s also humbling to see how much my communication skills need to grow. I’ve got a long way to go, but I am so grateful to all the incredible humans on my team who are so talented, caring and kind.

This photo is my Mini HEARTshots team from Jan 2022:

–  In-house photo editor
–  Photographer + Selfie Coachf.media – Cinematographer + Producer (who took this dope photo at )
Sean  Tate –  On set gaffer

Missing from the photo is .makeup, our mega talented hair and makeup artist.

Also missing are my behind the scenes team members who don’t get enough credit for all the content you guys see and love on all the different platforms:
talon –  Copy Editor, Media Creatrix
– Client Care Specialist + Insight Timer/YouTube community manager
Sergey from 85 Retouching –  Retoucher
– Social media manager + designer
– Copywriter bernier – Video editor

I love you guys. Thank you for showing me the power of team. 🙏🏽

There is only one thing we truly own while we are here on Earth.⁣
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And that is our perception.⁣
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Our perception is completely unique to us. No one ever, anywhere, will ever have the exact same perception of reality as we do because there are no two people whose lives have been exactly the same.⁣
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Every circumstance is given to us either to help us heal an unresolved part of ourselves or to challenge a limited belief system, enabling us to always see the silver lining in every situation.⁣
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What do you see?⁣
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Do you see clutter? Do you see possibilities?⁣
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Do you see stress? Do you see joy?⁣
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Do you see regret? Do you see hope?⁣
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Take time to clear your mind, listen to the wind in the trees and rush a little less. It’s good for the heart to put some effort into seeing the world from different angles. In the end, only you know if you are living in alignment with your values.⁣
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Ask yourself what truly counts in your life.⁣
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And don’t be afraid to shine bright, my friend.⁣
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Big love,⁣
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D