Chris Gillett leaves litigation to become a headshot photographer

After nearly two decades in litigation practice, Chris Gillett took his hobby of photography and grew it to a full-time headshot photography business. Chris shows us that prioritizing time pursuing an interest can open up doors down the road. His story also emphasizes a theme we’ve discussed before: there are seasons in your life and career if you allow there to be. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• It is possible to enjoy the people you work with, but still hate practicing
• Inertia keeps you in place, and life circumstances can make you feel particularly stuck
• Timing is everything - be open to windows of opportunity
• Pursuing your interests as hobby can remove the pressure of perfection
• Your interests can lead to a new full-time career in the long run (or just a few years)
• You aren’t likely to be great at a new thing right away - that’s ok
• Be bold and make connections
• It’s hard to throw yourself into work that you ultimately don’t care about
• Someone else suggesting you take a leap can somehow make it feel more realistic 
• Fear holds you back
• Be realistic about how long it takes to build a full-time business, even when you’ve been doing a side hustle. Don’t be discouraged too early 
• Everything becomes easier when you get clarity on what you want to do 
• Prestige is a matter of interpretation/perspective 

Chris Gillett Studios: https://liketherazor.com/

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