A Constant Burning.
In my youth I enjoyed painting and illustrating, wether it be on my bedroom walls(Once again Mom, I'm sorry.) or a piece of newspaper. The thrill of seeing my thoughts laid out before me sparked a burning to live a life of "artistic pursuit".
Throughout college I experimented with graphic design, fine artistry, photography, theological study, sociological experimentation, and ultimately ..
"Asking way too many hard questions" (Todd Jensen - Resident Director of IWU).
Strangely enough it's this asking of hard questions that has brought me where I am today. I've successfully led a freelance web and marketing design agency for over 8 years.
Whether I'm developing a web application, branding an identity, or designing a piece of clothing - an insane amount of care and thought goes into the work I devise. I'll be honest with you (the client), myself (the designer), and the idea (the ambition you've had burning inside of YOU).
With this strategy we will succeed.