In today's episode, friend of the show Ian Jones (@iansjones) joins us once again this time to to talk about an exciting project he was recently involved with. He was the photographer on set for his friend and creator Ryan Peters (@ryanpeterspgh) who was working on a collaborative project with Mr. Beast, the largest Youtube creator in the world. We hear how that opportunity arose for Ian among other things. In this episode some of the main things we touch on are:Not caring about what a gig will pay if the opportunity is exciting/coolSaying "yes" as much as you can will open doors (within reason)Focusing on your own path, but finding motivation and inspiration from what others are doing Why a clean workspace or designated zone is good for the mind and workflowHow the rest in between bouts of hard work needs to be considered work and part of making progressIf you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each episode!Here's a link to Ryan's Youtube video that recaps the collaborative 10,000 egg pasta video that Ian was involved in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWVs8U1D7ocThanks to Tamron Americas for being our lead sponsor this episode! You can check out their website below to see their full lineup of camera lenses or visit your nearest photo retailer to purchase their products:https://tamron-americas.com/Thanks to Tekarra Lodge for being one of our partial sponsors. Tekarra Lodge is where our group stayed for our most recent TPM retreat in Jasper National Park. The cabins are full of rustic charm, the breakfast food was amazing, and it should be first on your mind for accommodations if you plan on visiting the park. Get 10% off when you mention The Photographer Mindset podcast when checking in at the front desk. You can see their prices, photos, and availability here: https://www.tekarralodge.com/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show