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2022 Blog, 8 robinsons, Mario Robinson - February 6, 2022

DAY 037 Trying to Look Good in a Broken Mirror

I have been operating 8 Robinsons officially since 2007. There have been some tough years along the way. I realized early on that I had the type of business that never had to close. It’s 100% family owned and operated. We operate out of home offices and when we need equipment we purchase it, so there is no business debt. We operate in our spare time and on weekends and have been growing ever since. BUT there are those moments when I compare myself and the company to others and find hurt. I find disappointment when we don’t measure up to “their” success, only to now realize that I’ve been trying to find our beauty in a broken mirror. That is exactly what comparison to others is. It is not possible to see your true reflection by looking into a broken mirror.

DAY 036 He who controls images controls minds

Even before I was introduced to the world of digital asset management, I understood the power of great imagery that could tell stories at 1st glance. I knew that perception is reality in a society where your image travels to places in the time it takes you to blink twice. Brand management is about taking ownership of your image. It is entirely possible to sculpt stories of anything you can desire and create alternate realities. All with the use of imagery shared across channels. Own your image.

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2022 Blog, 8 robinsons, Mario Robinson - February 4, 2022

DAY 035 - Sing Yourself Happy

I remember always hearing my father sing. We would be riding somewhere and even if the radio was off, he would be singing. You could look into his eyes and see that the songs were shielding him from whatever problems he was facing. They gave him relief and they uplifted his spirit. They would call it “singing yourself happy”. Throughout my life, I have found moments where I’ve had to do this. Well, it feels more like a natural thing that just occurs. Mostly when I’m alone though so no worries of me embarrassing others or myself. My siblings are similar. When the road is hard, we sing.

DAY 034 - My History is My Road Map

The study of my personal history continues to guide my footsteps. A study of history is critical to any people. Deep inside of each of us are core beliefs and connections to people, places, and personal items that we wouldn’t otherwise understand. I’ve experienced the lost feelings of ignorance. Feeling like you don’t fit in or don’t belong can lead to some dark paths. So, my history is my road map 365 days per year. What are the best foods for “me” to eat? What geographical areas best suit “me” to live in? Why do “I” respond these ways to emotional triggers. When asked, why is my specific history so important, the answers to these questions and more sit idle there waiting to be discovered and shared.

DAY 033 - The Art of Getting Away

I appreciate the men in my circle more than ever these years. When COVID keeps most struggling over whether to be outside or inside, it becomes difficult to find a safe space to let go. I continue to hear of broken systems, high suicide rates, failed relationships and companies closing their doors. The best medicine I have found is getting away from your environment if only for a day. I have 5 brothers and a few men I call my brothers. We have built such safe spaces. We spend hours talking about life, business, personal goals, and obstacles we have overcome. I’m so used to it that it’s hard to realize how uncommon that is.

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