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More interviews on the blog!Inspire SeriesNorth Shore’sLiving Local asked six questions to six of our inspiring young locals. The purpose of this collaboration is to inspire other students to step out and dream big.“... I don’t like the word failure ...”HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES AT SCHOOL HELPED YOU?I have a very hands-on learning style. I have had the opportunity to learn leadership, how to work and how to get things done. Without King’s I would nothave started my business. With King’s being one of my clients, I have certainly learnt a lot from other people at the school who have had similar experiences to me, and gone and made their business doing lots of events at King’s like the Art Show. King’s has been the backbone to the start of my business.TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR PROJECT?I do lighting, sounds and visuals for public events, theatre and concerts. It is a big part at King’s and other schools I would say, relying on external resources to do lighting and lighting design, and do all the set up that comes withthat job. It is labour intensive and time consuming but incredibly rewarding at the same time.WHAT MINDSETS HAVE HELPED YOUR SUCCESS?From my experience to be decisive, concise, clear and to the point. “Don’t give them problems, give them solutions instead.”This is something I utilise and have taken into the workplace. My Commanding Officer, Major Hilliard, had a big impact on teaching me this, it has been invaluable as I have taken it on board and put it into practice with my business.WHERE HAS YOUR MOTIVATION COME FROM?Balancing I find difficult. Motivation comes from things like the effects you can get from lighting. I really enjoy lighting and seeing the results. Lately I have had to start working hardertowards the HSC so that has required more balancing.WHO DO YOU ADMIRE?My mum would have to befirst. She drove me around and helped me get started in her four-wheel drive. She has helped me through a lot. She probably doesn’t appreciate not having a garage at the moment. Also, my family friend, Alexander, has really taught me a good work ethic.ADVICE FOR OTHER STUDENTS?Never be afraid to fail – I have already had a business that failed. I learnt a lot from that experience. I don’t like the word failure. To me, it is more of an opportunity. To turn it around and learn from what I did wrong in the first business. Also, knowing how to say“nNo”. Don’t take on more than you can, take the opportunities but learn when and how to say“Nno”.”34 LIVING LOCAL SPRING 2016“Dream, Inspire, Grow”www.livinglocalguide.com.auNAME: Jordan FloydAGE/YEAR: 18 years old, Year 12 SCHOOL: The King’s School