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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Animation Mentor interview with Bobby Beck


Here is a link to an interview I just completed about the exciting and challenging aspects of Online Animation Schools. The picture of me in the interview is rather old and I need to get some new snaps, which leads me to today's post.

SOME THOUGHTS
I've made some changes to my look/feel/style/wardrobe over the last 7 months and am super happy with how I look as I feel it reflects who I am, what my style is and the interests I have in life outside of work.

It's always tricky to change one's style as it can reflect in backlash from friends, family and I can say I definitely did/do get those comments.

When I was younger I had a similar experience with my best friend. He changed his style in such a "drastic" way that I didn't know how to handle it and, as a result, I pushed him away. During my transition to Bobby 2.0 (ha ha) This experience came back to me and I realized it was my own insecurities of "losing a great friend" that wound up pushing him away.

I have definitely grown as a result of experiences I've gone through recently but I will always maintain my BOOM no matter what! :) I feel so alive and so fantastic and I just wanted to share from the honest place as that is the place I live and thrive in. Enjoy being you!!!

20 comments:

  1. great interview and good to hear you're feeling great! Still not sure about the earring dude, but I'm all up for a dramatic re-style every once in a while. Life's too short not to jazz it up a bit. My motto in life, 'why not?' Not that deep really, but you wanna do something, do it. 'why not?' Jeez, I could sell that couldn't I...

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  2. You've got something there! Real marketable materials. :)

    Glad you enjoyed the read.

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  3. hey bobby!

    I say you gotta go with the way you feel, and as long as you're happy then I'm happy! :)

    I think it's great that you're re-inventing, re-defining, and re-discovering yourself. Good for you, man!

    -jason

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  4. Awesome interview Bobby! You're a real inspiration to us all. Thank you!

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  5. The interview was tons of fun to do. Thanks for the props Jason. We've got to do lunch soon! REALLY. :)

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  6. Awesome interview Bobby. You are a constant inspiration to so many, constantly evolving, improving, changing things up...you are the BOOM! :)

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  7. Yeah man,

    just be true to you and all is good!

    nice interview as well.

    jriggity

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  8. Awesome post, Bobby! I've been going through a ton of changes in my own life these past 2 years. Most are life experiences and growing as a person, but they are beginning to influence the way I dress and the image I want to present to the world, too.

    During these months, I set your blog as my homepage so whenever I boot up, I get a dose of someone who is also traveling the bold path and coming out on top! :)

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  9. Hail the mighty Bobby !

    BOOM, Once an inspiration, always an inspiration !

    The only thing constant is change and no one can embrace it better than you Bobby !

    Cheers!

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  10. Great read Bobby! Even though I am a Student already at Animation Mentor I love the way you talk about the school. It's a blast and I am thankful I enrolled. Animation is awesome and I learned so much! Keep up the great work!

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  11. 2 more Years and I'm finally old enough to go to animationmentor! Finally

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  12. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!

    Rob, wow, that's exciting and makes me want to post more. Really, I'm just happy that I can help motivate people in some way. It's exciting to hear as you ALL inspire me to be the best I can be.

    I love, "The only thing constant is change." Well put, great perspective!

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  13. "The only thing constant is change."

    I've never heard that quote before!

    Thanks. Its REALLY eye opening.

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  14. Thats so funny, you mentioned your style change, bc I have followed you, Baena & some other animators for a while. And when I saw ur new pic at the top of this post, my first thought was "Wow, Bobby chnaged it up!" I'm a fan man, i'm digging the new look. I did a self "re-vamp" almost a year ago & can I tell ya... I'm the happiest I've ever been. Wish I had done it sooner! I feel more like myself than I've ever been. So congrats!

    I start AM this summer term, I'd love to hear more abt the "new" you. Hope to see u on I-M.

    Chad Bailey mrchadbailey.blogspot.com

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  15. Hi Bobby,

    I've never written to you before, I don't know why, i've met carlos and emailed shawn kelly a few times. All I know of you is from what i've seen at my time in AM and your blog. I was alway really impressed, You come across as one of the most thoughtful and enthuastic people I've incounter in animation. You instanly capture my respect. I guess thats why i'm checking out your blog to see what your up too.
    So keep it comin. All the best Brendan

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  16. wonderful interview Bobby!

    ... I agree with riggity.

    The world would be a better place if more people weren't afraid to go deep inside and learn who they are!

    Thanks for sharing and best wishes!
    Em

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  17. Yay for constantly growing and being true to yourself!!!

    Cheers!!!!

    -Jamie
    (an alumna)

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  18. "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves..."

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  19. Love you guys! Jess, great quote!

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