I have lists of people that I admire – literally.  To me, they are “rock stars” at what they do and I admire them for one reason or another.  I keep a list of people in the wedding industry that I would like to work with.  Some I have met with in person and expressed that I would welcome the opportunity to work with them, others I admire from afar.  They inspire me, they educate me, they challenge me to be better at what I do.

I also admire a lot of bloggers, some in the industry and some outside of the industry.  I follow them, subscribe to their rss feeds, comment when I feel led to and in general, watch what they are doing.  I have learned something from each of them.

Seth Godin wrote a great post about this called:  Who’s on your list?

I think we all need someone to look up to – in life and in work.  When you get the opportunity to work with someone on your list, it is really a thrill.  Keep your list going – when you’ve worked with someone on your list, add another name in their place.  New people and new experiences will fuel your creativity and passion for your profession.  Who’s on your list?

Rock on, man.