27 1 / 2012
#14: Might As Well Make Something
If you are reading this, you are probably a human. And one of the characteristics of being a human is that you will die. You only live one life, and, again, if you are reading this, you are probably living that one life in Des Moines, Iowa. Wow. What’re you gonna do with it?
Might as well make something, right? I believe that what you make is what you are. If you want to make something of yourself, then make something. Anything. A song, a garden, a chair, a poster, a business, whatever. I don’t care. The point is if you make something with your own mind and hands and from your own heart, you will be making yourself known. If we all make ourselves known, well, then we’ll all know each other. That’s a community.
Fortunately for you, you’re wasting away in a place full of people that understand this. You are not alone. You don’t have to make something by yourself. Des Moines is loaded with people with professional skills but independent attitudes, which means someone like me can write a song and find world-class musicians to hit the studio and the stage with me to achieve my vision. And then I can find a top-notch graphic designer to make an amazing poster or album design. And a photographer to take pictures for that designer to use. And folks to make a music video. And people to help me promote whatever I’m working on. And, of course, people to care about any of it.
So be true and be nice, and you’ll find those people who share your passion for making something for no other reason than to contribute to the community. And when they need your help, you’ll be there for them. Right?
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Chris Ford is Christopher the Conquered and CEO of Maximum Ames Records. He lives and makes in Des Moines. Follow: @CTConquered
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