“Stepping foot into a barren landscape or a forest of trees, an overwhelming sense of excitement arises. Possibilities feel endless, no longer bound by a sense of time or obligation, creativity and freedom flow like rapids. It’s transitory, vast, uplifting, and a privilege to be a part of it.”

“Creative writing as a process leaves me breathless. A blank page has all the possibilities one can imagine. It demands courage and careful diligence to form something from nothing but one’s own thoughts and experiences.”

Explore

“We’re born into the concept of freedom, but not freedom itself. The brave just revel in testing the boundaries as far as they dare to go.”

Photo: Rajasthan, India.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

Eye the goal

“The eyes, and by extension, the mind need a path to navigate to find real purpose.”

Photo: Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“If something is worth doing, line your sights, take your time, and do it right.”

Hold oneself to a high standard

Photo: Sinaia, Romania.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

"A spectrum of colour, or shades of grey—perspective is everything in determining outcome.”

Add only what is needed

Photo: Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

"Dreams should be footed on solid ground so that whatever setbacks arise, you retain that steady base.”

Build foundations first

Photo: Cesky Krymlov, Czechia.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

"Frame your ambition and keep your patience indomitable. Soon enough the right moment will come to you.”

Steady oneself

Photo: Hoi An, Vietnam.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“With the world ever changing, your possibilities are evolving in real time.”

Find your niche

Photo: Jaisalmer, India.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“When you reach the top, don't forget to look back to appreciate where you've come from.”

The journey

Photo: Göreme, Turkey.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“Keeping things simple will hand you the greatest chance to success.”

Go with what you know

Photo: Hoi An, Vietnam.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“If you don’t enjoy what you do, change the game.”

Be fulfilled

Photo: Bergama, Turkey.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.

“When you’re not collaborating, you need to outwork your competition day and night.”

Put in the hours

Photo: Prague, Czechia.

Credit: Adam J Lucas.