Show Notes
Mark Talaga is joined by London-based videographer and photographer, Anthony Rosner, for an insightful conversation about Anthony’s personal journey of balancing a passion for video games with the challenges and aspirations of real life. Mark and Anthony discuss identity, mastery, and the struggles of sustaining creative endeavors. Anthony shares about his experiences as a documentary filmmaker, the acclaim he received, and the continuous process of defining what he truly wants and deciding where to focus his attention and efforts.
Host: Mark Talaga Music: Petren J Music
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Resources: IRL: In Real Life IRL 2: In Moderation
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