# @sherman_trotz on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXKZKymjFRQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63919555-sherman-trotz-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T18:29:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sherman Trotz (@sherman_trotz) — https://gondola.cc/sherman_trotz

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Lately I’ve been in a real place mentally.

Not the highlights 
not the wins 
just real life

Trying to become the best version of myself for me, my family, and my community 
while also dealing with the reality that sometimes you have to take work you’re not passionate about just to stay afloat

And I know I’m not the only one living like that

There’s this space I’ve reached where I can’t ignore it anymore

I don’t want to just survive off random gigs 
I don’t want to keep trading time for things that don’t align with what I know I’m capable of

And I’m not saying that from ego 
I’m saying it because I’ve seen what I can do 
I’ve felt it

So it becomes frustrating when your reality doesn’t match your potential yet

The type of life I want as a creator 
the way I want to monetize my work 
the freedom I’m chasing

It doesn’t fully exist yet in a clear path

At least not for people like us

So you’re forced to figure it out in real time 
while still handling responsibilities 
still showing up 
still trying to believe in something that isn’t guaranteed

But I’ve been telling myself this

Even if there’s only a 5 percent chance 
I have to believe in that 5 percent

Because the alternative is accepting a life I know I’m not meant for

And I can’t do that

I truly believe I was born to create 
and to inspire people around the world through what I do

And I’ve realized that staying small or waiting for the perfect moment doesn’t serve that purpose

So I’m going to keep creating 
keep building 
keep pushing through the uncomfortable seasons

And honestly, that’s exactly why I launching my direct coaching program now instead of later

Because I know there are other creatives stuck in that same space 
talented, driven, but lacking the direction and structure to actually break through

This program allows me to do what I feel I was called to do at a larger scale 
not just create, but help others find their path and build something real for themselves

If you feel this, you already know

DM me “COACHING”

Let’s figure it out together 🙏🏽 trotzagency 
I’m also looking for sponsors, 
if interested please reach out! 

#photography #coaching #lifecoach #findingyourpurpose

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lifecoach, coaching, photography, findingyourpurpose

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