We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Adeeb Haidari. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Adeeb below.
Adeeb, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome itself isn’t a great place to be but the core feeling is essential to a life with awareness, now I can appreciate the process it takes you on. Starting with uncomfortable, then curious, attentive, aware, inspired, and finally confident. Being uncomfortable is always a sign to explore the part of your mind that is repelling from something. I personally have a perspective that we are all equal to each other. If you truly believe that, being in any room or talking to anyone will feel easier. Of course it’s not saying i’m just as good at something as someone else, i’m saying if you can do it, so can I. I found that anytime I want to take something to the next level or want to try something new; I am intentionally placing myself in a new space, so naturally I am not comfortable. When I don’t feel comfortable it’s like the feeling of not belonging, narrowed down to feeling fear. So I put that feeling of fear on the shelf and ask myself “why do I feel this, what’s missing within me that will make me comfortable in this new space”? I am now curious, “what does it take?” Curiosity leads to learning, learning about what people at this level or space do, and what makes them different from myself? Quality, efficiency, creativity, style, or passion. After learning about these aspects, I was left inspired after learning where my curiosity led me. My appreciation for this passion, creativity, style, or passion is what makes it so special. Why else would I strive for such a thing. I realize, it was always about the love, for the process, the passion, style, creativity and/or timing. So, instead of looking to my left or right to see who I am next to, or if I belong; I look ahead, towards the objective of achieving a process or flow of life that fuels me rather than a destination. So much respect and inspiration is comes from this process of exploring my curiosity. When I did that, I found a better purpose and more defined reason to be there.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
To efficiently get to understand me, I think my motivations and current perspectives of the world tell a true story of who I am. Grateful to be happy and healthy, saddened and angered for the lack of it for every human around me. The sadness and anger led me to nature which is my main inspiration, to live, connect and then die. To live, and connect beautifully is my motivation right now. I find that others share the same feelings as me, and nature has taught me that bringing people together and connecting them is a step towards healing. I learned that back throughout history, it was story telling that brought people together at the end of their days, maybe even a campfire. Art in its essence is story telling. So, as I tried to become a better photographer, I was also trying to become a better story teller. Looking for new stories to tell, I lead with emerging myself in experiences, to become knowledgable of my surroundings. This desire to find the next story left me with a community of artists similar to myself. Hearing about their trials and tribulations, I felt we had a common problem. We really were disconnected. Now, my focus is to bring people together, and to create a space where people can heal and grow. Since the start of the idea to bring people together in shared workspace, it has felt like the idea to connect people only created more connections to people, ideas, feelings, opportunities, information and passion. So, to create a home for all these story tellers, we started safariiiCAMP. A collaborative work environment for creatives. To host the stories of creatives as they go on a journey of self-expression.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
– The ability to adapt. I think life can take you to many places, by keeping your mind open to change it will be easier to love what is around you and appreciate all the diversity and variety of experiences life can bring. – To romanticize a challenge when it comes. To not only take it in stride, but to do it in your style. Look at someone you look up to, how would they go about things? Then, do it in your way. Don’t take your challenges personally, they’re all lessons coming from a greater power we are not in control of. Our job is to continue to learn from it. By doing so, we respect ourselves and the time we have on this earth.
– To love by understanding. The more your learn about something, the more you can love it or appreciate it. Then you know why you love it. I find that the more I try to understand things, everything is connected.
What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?
I’ve learned to take life in stride. Problems are something I’ll always have to get better at dealing with. I’ve found that the more you try to do, and the faster you try do it, the more problems you face. So really, managing expectations and excitement to help myself slow down has been a helpful approach to learn.
Contact Info:
- Website: safariiicamp.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safariiicamp/
Image Credits
Icey, Max Ornstil, Adeeb Haidari, Anthony Ogbagu, Asaad Bruno, Arnie Maravias
