The Wayward Path of Photographer Chris Burkard

In this episode, Chris Burkard reflects on his career and the wayward journey he's been on.

I have had the great privilege of knowing Chris for darn near a decade now. As an accomplished photographer, explorer, author, creative director, and speaker, he has travelled to some of the most remote places on earth capturing stories and images that connect us to nature and the importance of protecting it.

After nearly 20 years as a creator and storyteller, he feels like he's finally hitting his stride. That might sound odd considering his work has been seen by millions, but the truth is there's rarely a straight line to our career growth.

In this episode we explore:

• Figuring yourself out on your career path
• Going beyond what you're comfortable with and getting comfortable being uncomfortable * The importance of doing something meaningful and purposeful
• Why you should pursue a career that excites you
• Why being a specialist is incredibly valuable
• Projects have a lifespan. Sometimes the hardest part is learning when to let go and when to pass it on to someone else, because that's how it might come to life.
• There's something to be said for thrusting yourself into situations where there are no guarantees, but where the mystery of the experience is still there.
• The importance of developing a healthy relationship with risk

It's a good one. Enjoy!

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