You have to dive into the elements of what resonates with you.\nPart 3/15 How to Create\xa0a Career in Art:\xa0Deconstruct\n\nCreating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is\xa0the real gift.\n\nDuring the last ten years of creating this career, I\u2019ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break\xa0down the process that I used to make a living with my art.\xa0These tips go beyond my\xa0world of photography and\xa0transcend into any creative venture.\n\nThe lessons can be useful if you're into illustration, fashion design, fashion\xa0blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a\xa0creative professional. Think of it like\xa0the building blocks of inspiration.\n\nThis is the third\xa0installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art.\nBreak things down from where you want to be and sprinkle them into your own work.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tAfter you find your why and can see your destination, you need to break it all down [1:35]\n \tStarting the deconstruction process: find examples of work you like a role model, and lifestyle [1:55]\n \tHow to pick apart work you like [3:25]\n \tHow to find patterns in the things you\u2019re drawn to [4:00]\n \tUsing\xa0elements you love in the work of others into your own work [4:10]\n \tFinding your role model [4:50]\n \tHow style and role models evolve over time [6:35]\n \tWhat is idea sex? [6:55]\n \tHow to identify the lifestyle you want [7:25]\n \tThe mindset needed to\xa0create your ideal\xa0work-life balance [7:55]\n \tWhy you should take it slow [8:35]\n \tIt\u2019s a grind to get to where you want to be [9:05]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tLearn more about\xa0Lewis Howes\n \tUpcoming guests Jeff Staple of Staple Design\n \tGenerosity Water builds wells in the developing world\n \tRead Austin Kleon\u2019s book Steal like an Artist\n \tInspirational photographers:\xa0Mario Testino,\xa0Peggy Sirota,\xa0Ben Watts\n \tMusic: CutOff!CutOff! by Blip (Bodne Remix)