inspirational
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Being Grateful even after Job Rejection
Being able to stay grateful even after going through multiple job rejections to secure a position as a graphic designer. But I will have to say at times it was very hard to stay grateful for all that I have accomplished and will accomplish. Some may take this post as “Maybe you just have not…
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Zippo lighter restoration – Vietnam War repair
Recently came across this youtube channel restoring items. I will have to say it is pretty incredible the amount of skill this takes to do. Also to see how the products looked back then when they were first released.
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How to be confident as a new designer
Being a new designer in the industry our work does not match our confidence. I say that because we know that we have what it takes. But it can be disheartening feeling as if we are not getting any chances. Which then will have an effect on our confidence. The way we are able to…
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Skillset is more important than popularity
Early on I learned that skillset is more important than popularity. In this life of social media and being influenced by the internet on a mass scale we can forget the importance of being skilled. Money will come and the job you want will come. But if you are not prepared for when those…
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Dealing with Rejection
Dealing with Rejection is something that I am thankful I learned how to deal with professionally. When it comes to feeling rejected it can be one thing that upsets you and or motivates you. When applying for a Job and you get the automated response that they have chosen another candidate its best to take…
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Don’t Stop Working when the Work Stops
As a creative who freelances outside of a day job, it can be difficult at times to keep working when our work stops coming. This quote is one that I heard while listening to the perspective podcast. I’ve always been the type to continue working and creating. Because having the right mentality about improving and…
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Don’t Destroy your Own Creativity
The amount of Creativity we have in us can get destroyed by us. The reason I say that is because there are many times when we do not listen to our gut. Instead of listening to our gut we do what is safe. Then we fail later on to believe in what we know…
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The Reason I love Calligraphy
First off I’d like to say I started learning calligraphy seriously about 4 years. I will never forget one of my professors in college telling me I have terrible hand skills. Because if she did not tell me that I’d probably would not have improved to the level I am at now.The documenting of my…
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The Benefits of Skateboarding and how it helped me
The benefits of skateboarding are pretty large. I say that because skateboarding can teach someone what it takes to achieve something. Because there are many times that a person will be scared. By being scared I mean scared to the point of shaking and hesitating. Being scared is something that we will always encounter in…