…then access to tools is no longer sufficient. Everyone you compete with has access to a camera, a keyboard, a guitar. Just because you know how to use a piece of software or a device doesn’t mean that there isn’t an amateur who’s willing to do it for free, or an up and comer who’s willing to do it for less.
…then saying “how dare you” is no longer a useful way to cajole the bride away from asking her friend to take pictures at the wedding, or the local non-profit to have a supporter typeset the gala’s flyer or to keep a rock star from inviting volunteers on stage.
…then you ought to find and lead a tribe, build a base of people who want you, and only you, and are willing to pay for it. [more]
