A couple of years ago, when Joanne and I had a weekly radio show, we went to the company Christmas luncheon. As a show host we were treated to lunch and lots of other goodies. One of the other goodies was the privilege of having a caricature drawn by Tracy Latham. Tracy shared that he had read 48 Days to the Work You Love four years earlier and it inspired him to go into his business full-time. And that business is drawing these incredible caricatures.
Yes, people told him this was not realistic or practical – but he moved ahead anyway. Now he stays booked at corporate events, birthday parties, conventions, conferences, etc. He charges $100 an hour and is a continual crowd pleaser – staying booked months in advance.
We had the privilege of talking with Tracy and asking him a few questions:
Q: Did you go to school for this, or are you naturally talented?
A: I went to school to delay adulthood, and I am naturally lazy.
Q: What do you do when you are not doing this (party caricatures)?
A: When I am not drawing at gigs, I am trying to book more gigs.
Q: Do you ever do other kinds of art?
A: Only as time permits…my mother is still waiting for that oil painting of ducks on a lake.
Now who’s telling you it’s unrealistic to pursue your dream?
And yes, that’s Joanne and me in the caricature here on the right. Apparently Tracy knows who’s in the driver’s seat in this household.
Check out his information here: Tracy Latham
And if you need a plan for your creative dream – check out our 48 Days Resources
It beats me why some people must be so negative when you tell them what you are about or when you share with them your dreams, hopes or goals for the future. I don’t know if this is some innate negativity, a learned behavior or just a case of “I can’t so you can’t” syndrome. What ever the cause, I don’t waste my time or mental energy making my case with those that respond with negativity. I would much rather share my dreams and aspirations, successes and failures with positive, like-minded individuals who want to lift up and not tear down. That is what I have found in the 48Days community.
Clark – I agree. I love it when people can joke about how much they love their “work.” And yes, most people try to force us into boxes they understand. Thanks for your comments.
I like the statement, “force us into boxes they understand.” I have not heard that before and it makes a lot of sense. It gave me a new perspective. Thanks Dan!
Dan you are a wonderful example of your words. Thank you for your class and devotion to helping others reach their dream.
I am having a blast at 64 years old starting my new “Marriage Coaching and Speaking Business” – Thanks for your inspiration sir!
Thanks for the simple yet profound inspiration which this post is to me! Many blessings!