So recently I received an email from a friend of mine from grade school. We haven’t spoken or seen eachother in over 15 years. Our shining moment together was when we were both voted “Best Artists” in 8th grade. His name is Patrick Ganino. We were good friends and somehow time just got away from us.

I was excited to learn that he owns his own business. He paints murals, does faux painting and Trompe l’Oeil. He has written his own book, started a business teaching faux and sells products. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments. It motivates me even more to make my business work.

I can’t help but think back to how we were when we were kids. How is it that the two voted “Best Artists” started their own businesses and became successful. It must be just for that exact reason....we were the most creative. Thinking back it doesn’t surprise me. Pat and I seemed to have that personality that we were our own bosses and lived by our own rules. But being creative is most definately what keeps me happy and this business alive. I am forever thinking of new ways to help my clients, find solutions, develop products, write books etc. It’s even the one piece of advice I always give my clients when they tell me they have a hard time maintaining their clutter. I tell them, “Get creative!” When I open up the opportunity to get creative it seems to open the flood gates. We can brainstorm, speak freely, and find something from nothing. Just as Pat and I did. Well, if you want to be even more inspired, check out Pat’s work. He amazes me. Way to go Pat!

http://www.creativeevolution.net/