Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries.
Sarissa Thrower
That visibility equals power, that authenticity guarantees safety, and that reacting fast proves leadership. I see the opposite play out every day. Power comes from intelligent positioning, not the volume of the reaction. Being open without structure creates risk. Speed without context creates messes. Read more>>
Grace Bosley
One of the biggest lies that this industry tells itself is that things need to be perfect in order to be good. But I believe that the imperfect moments are the best moments. The art lies in the unplanned, in the rawness. There is this great story from the set of Boogie Nights that speaks to this. Read more>>
Stacy Soriano
That you need the newest equipment to take better photos. Most of my gear is 8-10 years old, purchased refurbished and still have no issues with them. You don’t need a mirrorless camera or thousands of dollars to start photography. Just start. Read more>>
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