Harnessing Focus, Creativity and Tenacity with Ross Symons

Welcome to another captivating episode where we sit with the ingenious Ross Symons. Known for his extraordinary talent in origami, Symons shares his story of transformation from a corporate job holder to a full-time origami artist. This episode offers an intriguing deep dive into the essence of focus, tenacity, and creativity. We explore how Symons harnessed his passion for origami, fueling it with an unwavering focus to craft a fulfilling and successful career. It's a fascinating journey of finding purpose, breaking free from environmental conditioning, and aligning with one's true calling. You'll learn valuable insights on cultivating focus, reigniting your inner desires, and how finding the right path makes it easier to dedicate yourself wholeheartedly. Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration or anyone striving for a change, this episode offers inspiration to push beyond boundaries. Tune in to unveil the power of steadfast focus and creativity.   Chapter Stamps:   [00:00:00] Introduction of the guest, Ross Symons, a 3D origami artist. [00:02:42] Ross talks about his early career, and how he got into origami. [00:05:25] Ross discusses the process of learning origami and turning it into a business. [00:10:09] Ross shares about his transition from his job to starting his origami business. [00:13:36] Discussion on the importance of showing your work to the world. [00:15:34] Ross talks about taking the risk and starting his own business. [00:16:30] The importance of creative visualization in achieving goals. [00:18:30] Conversation about the importance of calmness and creativity in entrepreneurship. [00:20:28] The impact of stress on productivity and creativity. [00:21:57] Reflections on the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. [00:22:52] Discussion on the importance of taking a relaxed approach rather than constantly pushing. [00:24:10] Shahid asks Ross about his innermost superpower. [00:24:16] Ross shares that his biggest strength is focus. [00:26:01] Ross talks about the importance of purpose in work. [00:26:13] Shahid wraps up the interview and thanks Ross for joining. [00:26:45] Shahid encourages listeners to check out Ross's Instagram page.   Pullout Quotes:   "The journey was more about the discipline and less about the paper."   "Focus is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets."   "It's a combination of will and tenacity, but mainly focus."   "Once you find the right thing, it's way easier to focus on it for extended periods of time."   "I was saying to my wife the other day just, trying to find purpose and meaning in what you do."   "My meaning or my purpose for now is to create and to make as much as possible. From that, everything else exists."   "If I just wake up in the morning, I'm like, I'm gonna make something today, then I know I'm fulfilling some sort of purpose."   "Special things start happening when you decide that, cool, this is what I want to do."   "What I've decided is to create and to make as much as possible."   "When you decide what you want to do, interesting and special things start happening."   Socials:   Website: https://white-onrice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/white_onrice/     ----more---- Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: I invite you to join my webinar on how to scale your business and improve the quality of your life, without constantly chasing strategies and feeling stuck. If you feel like you need to progress, this webinar might just give you the direction you may need. Free Webinar   ----more---- Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts.