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The five words that changed my life.

Thursday, June 21, 2012 Posted inALL,ARTISTIC INSPIRATION

Day 8,463. Edited with Niagara Blue at 100%, part of The November Collection.

Today I woke up with these words in my head. “Go big or go home.” I’ve heard these words so many times in my life, it’s a very common expression, but for some reason they never really inspired me until today.

All morning they’ve been playing over and over in my head, ”Go big or go home. Go big or go home. Go big or go home.”

And I can’t really figure out why, or where it’s coming from. But those five words are there, embedded in my mind, they won’t go away.

Go big or go home.

We all have greatness inside of us. But how many of us push it to the side saying that we always have tomorrow to be great, today we just want to relax? I tell myself that all the time. But enough is enough.

I think these five words may be the most encouraging five words I will ever need to here. When I feel lazy. Or scared. Or idle. I’m even going to go as far as to say that they are life changing.

Go big or go home.

Think about it.

Because really, we only live once. And we’re here for a reason. We might as well push ourselves to be the very best that we can be. Right?

 Are you with me? Go big or go home.

Live large,
Alex
xoxo

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  • http://karininchen.blogspot.com Karin

    Great words!! I think there’s also a song with them.

  • http://thephotogshelper.com Kathy

    So fantastic and just what I needed on Thursday. You are going to be getting some Linky Love again today….

  • http://www.maifotography.com Mai

    Yesterday and Today…. “JUST DO IT” by Nike ( 10 most tranted brands from your post yesterday…) I know what you said here.I am living in a different country. (Im from Japan living in the USA)…

    my dream is GO BIG!!! ( exactly! )

    or GO HOME. but I always do my best just not to regret that I haven’t even tried to do what I wanted to. Your inspiration is amazing, Alex. :)

    Keep up the great work. :)
    xo
    Mai

  • http://www.officiallondonphotographytours.co.uk/ Luke Chapman

    Hi I just read you last blog entry and thought is was really good, I also have a saying that I like using and it it “not because I want to but because I can” I find this saying is great for motivating me to achieve to the next level.

    Cheers Luke

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  • http://jamieraephotography.blogspot.com jamie

    Alex I have been thinking about this phrase a lot lately too, I think in light of class and how much we have been doing lately. I love this! It is always the temptation to take the easy road but the easy road does not, surprisingly enough, lead to our own personal version of paradise. Thank your for challening me gently and being a wonderful friend to myself and many! :) <3

  • Rachel

    I love this phrase. I said it the other day when someone commented at how RED my hair. It works for so many different things! A great motivator.

  • http://theunrealbride.wordpress.com Kismet

    YES!

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Rachel!

    I love that you said it when someone commented on how RED your hair is haha! You’re right, it does work for so many different things. I’m LOVING these five words, I’ve written them in huge letters above my work space so that I can always be reminded of them :)

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Jamie!

    Isn’t it just the perfect five words to get you going? I LOVE it! You are awesome, thank YOU for your encouraging words – they inspire me.

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Luke!

    “not because I want to but because I can” … I like it! Thanks for sharing :)

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Mai!

    JUST DO IT :D hahaha! I love how the “go big or go home” applies to you very literally haahahaha. I know you are pushing yourself for amazing things, keep it up girl!

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.spinkstudio.com Kayla

    That is Clint and I’s life quote! Haha! LOVE it!

    Your work is so great! Whenever Clint and I make it your way, we will totally need you to do a photoshoot for us! ;-)

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  • http://www.perryandmina.wordpress.com Mina

    Hey Alex … Loved this post … its so true … sometimes I wish I could just pack it all in and follow my dreams … and I am working towards it … but current financial circumstances (urgh I hate those words) means its not possible for me to stop working a job with a steady paycheque … it sucks but my other half is incredibly supportive of my dream and helps me wherever he can to pursue it part-time around my day job until the day I take that leap :)

    my first motto is ‘everything happens for a reason’ – I’m a big believer in this … and while you have to work hard to get what you want … sometimes it doesnt work out and I think thats ok … If its meant to happen it will … there are certain things in my life where I didnt achieve what I wanted at a particular time and ended up going down a different route … but I look back now and if those unexpected changes in direction hadnt happened, I would never have met my other half, or be where I am now … so ‘live life with no regrets’ would be my other motto …

    Thanks for all the inspiration …

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Mina!

    I loved your comment so much because I am in total agreement with you. Sometimes the universe has bigger, better plans for us than we can even imagine for ourselves. Sometimes we get taken down a path we originally think is not for us, but ends up being exactly what we needed! You are awesome, thanks for such a perfect comment!

    xoxo

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