We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Paul Hanon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Paul below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Paul with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
When I was young, (like 10 or 12), my Grandpa and I were doing yardwork at his house. He is such a loving guy and funny guy, always cracking jokes, laughing, and giving us a kids a good time. Well, while working in the yard his demeanor got super serious real quick. It was a moment to pay attention to. He said, “Paul, always finish what you start.” It’s a simple phrase, but HOW he said has stuck with me forever. I think about that phrase to this day, especially when I’m in a rut/slump on my projects or routines.
I ran cross country as well. That taught me endurance, and pushing the limits of what I thought was possible. Before joining the team, I felt like 3 miles was an eternity! There were a lot of moments where I had to push through my mental barriers to finish a race, or even practice. Now, 3 miles seems like a normal run.
My other Grandpa was extremely patient. My parents would tell me all the time that I am patient just like him. I think it takes a level of patience, endurance, and commitment to have a good work ethic. My family was building those attributes in me from a young age.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’m a headshot and portrait photographer, focusing on facial expression coaching. I guide my clients toward a headshot that conveys confidence and approachability, creating a valuable first impression. One of my favorite quotes by Bob Proctor is, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It’s my job to make you photogenic and to make your headshot count!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Endurance, consistency, and grit. The journey take commitment and time. It requires positive/forward movement everyday. These two things along with tenacity as well.
As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?
One of my favorite books of all time is Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud. It’s a book about the power and benefit of saying no. The main analogy in the book that was most meaningful to me was about a rose bush. A rose bush produces many buds. Too many for the bush to sustain. The gardener needs to prune some of the buds, (potentially even some GOOD ones), in order for the buds to blossom into GREAT roses.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://premierheadshots.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierheadshots/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhanon/
