Shifter: Get a Hobby
Key element: Sometimes we need to step away from something to get closer to it in the end, but what we step away to is important. Stepping away to doom-scroll or watch pointless YouTube films isn't helpful. Stepping away to something productive is essential not just for your photography but also for yourself as a human being. A hobby is a regular activity pursued for pleasure and relaxation during leisure time, rather than for financial gain. For the love of all things crap, get a hobby. That's my advice. But why, Dan? Oh, I'm here to tell you, give you examples, and show you some of mine. Remember, my hobbies don't need to be your hobbies. But hobbies are critical for finding stories and becoming a more well-rounded person. Be more.

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