{"id":15394,"date":"2015-11-11T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T16:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=15394"},"modified":"2015-11-11T16:20:09","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T16:20:09","slug":"round-two-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=15394","title":{"rendered":"Round Two – Getting your money’s worth!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It all started with a \u00a0conversation. \u00a0Jack Graham and I were riding around Northern Ohio a couple of weeks ago and the talk worked it’s around to committment. \u00a0Not everyone is as committed to anything as anyone else. \u00a0Level of commitment vary and it’s not fair to judge all students by the same standard. \u00a0It’s really not fair, but I confess, I’m guilty of it, sometimes. \u00a0So here is the deal.<\/p>\n

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When people get into photography, some get interested, some get excited, some get fully committed! I love that last group because that is what I am. \u00a0When I’m working with folks that really want to get great at this, it lights me up! \u00a0I understand that some folks have other things in their lives, a kinda admire that! \u00a0For me the best students are those that are really working hard at it. \u00a0I’ve always believed that a craft is something you live for, (aside from God), a talent you work hard at, you sand it and polish it every day! \u00a0You get as good as you can get, but the process is just as important, in fact more important, than the finished product!<\/p>\n

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In life if you are not committed to something worth more than yourself, your lost. \u00a0I am committed to my God, my family, my friends and the craft God has allowed me to practice and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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Wake up call? \u00a0That would be your call!<\/p>\n

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