Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.
We often find ourselves looking at others as examples. Our fathers, mothers, friends, bosses, mentors, famous people. And, looking up to people and learning from others is okay. But, you must remember this, you are not those people. You are you. You have been given a unique gift, a one of a kind gift, designed just for you.
At some point in your life, you have to stop walking in the shoes of others and walk in the shoes that, were made for you. You have to create your own path and stop walking in the dreams of others. I know traveling down the road that others have paved can sometimes be more comfortable. But being comfortable is not always fulfilling.
Don’t be afraid to go into uncharted territory. Don’t be scared to go places where people have never been before. People may not understand where you are trying to go, but don’t let that distract you. Just keep walking. Just keep creating. Just keep being you. A designer original.
Uncle Paul’s Thought: To accomplish what you were created to do, you must walk your own path. You will have to sometimes, walk that path misunderstood and alone. But be ye not afraid of the darkness, for one day your light will brighten the path for others.
