Tag: inspiration

Do more and feel more

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Doing more than I currently have been doing is what I have been pushing myself. Because I will be honest there was a point where I was completely burned out. I was burned out to the point where I felt like taking a month off from anything dealing with designing. But you know that I said to myself you’ve come to far to take a break.

So I set a specific day to take it easy and not do anything with designing and etc. But I say this to you and its hard for me to take a day off. The reason is because designing is something that I truly enjoy doing. The amount of joy is to the point where I do not feel complete if I am not doing something at least once a day related to design or calligraphy. Do not be fooled this is not something that came overnight.

Being honest with yourself in regards to how much you are doing will allow you to do more. When you know truly what people mean when they say working hard is you’ll change your perception of it. For example we are taught working hard is by going to a job and giving it your all. Not saying that is bad and what not but there’s more to it than that.

As a freelancer you are working for yourself and doing everything yourself. Such as dealing with clients, knowing what to charge your clients, file management and etc. Then on top of that you will be doing promotion for yourself.

We all want to have more in life or some of us are happy where we are. A good quote I heard the past week was ” you cannot have a million dollar mindset with a minimum wage work ethic”.

 

So therefore do more and feel more.

 

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We all are tigers

 

But some prefer to be sheep. A thing to remember that we all have the capability of doing what ever we can imagine with great forces and ferociousness like a tiger. But over time it does not seem like the thing to do. So therefore we settle for being a sheep instead.

You know how a sheep plays it safe, they follow the herd and doing what everyone else is doing. Well for some people that may be a different way of life. Not everyone has the mentality to step out of the herd and live as a tiger.

Another example to remember is that if someone pays you they can starve you. Stop being scared and start right now doing what will help improve you life.

There’s no chance to fail if

When I came across this quote I was a little surprised. More so because those whom are persistent with not giving up they eventually reach their objective. By that I mean they get to where they want to be. Instead of those who have family,friends saying you need to get a Job because what your doing is not working. Well despite all of the people telling them what they should do they make it.

They make it because they set goals and grind daily. While others are out partying they are working on their dreams. Another thing they realize is time matters. Time is something that we cannot get back and it will slip through our hands like water. Just think of how many things we could have done or be doing that is more productive than going shopping and etc.

Really what are you willing to sacrifice for your future? Because right now is the time that matters. I know that it will hurt you a little or a lot inside to sit inside and work while others are having a great time. I am not saying having a good time is bad. But in actuality when you know you should be doing something else be honest with yourself and do it. Be Persistent

 

Key Points to remember

  • Do what you know you should be doing
  • Stop wasting your time
  • Be willing to sacrifice
  • Put the effort in and go all the way
  • Be persistent

Keep testing your limits

You should definitely not be afraid to test your limits. By pushing yourself beyond what you normally would do is not a bad thing. For example just think of it along the lines of a rubber band. The rubber band is attached together.

Then after you keep stretching it, eventually it breaks. After the rubber band breaks you can stretch it even further. Your life is exactly the same way. Also your skills and everything else you do. Because you want to keep moving forward, learning new skills and sharpening your current skills.

Ways to go about testing your limits are to not be afraid of new situations. When you are in new situations do not run from them (well if its a life or death situation then run) and learn what you can from the experience. Because doing so will allow you to grow to the person you should be.

After you’ve experienced new situations is time to start doing what you know you should be doing. I know I probably have talked about this before. But I over time you will learn that it is so easy to just let things slip by. When you know that you should be updating your portfolio site more often or when you know you should be marketing your website more often. But instead you just keep letting it slip by.

Testing your limits is really for someone who knows that they are capable of doing more then just what is required. Also someone who wants to see how far they can go. By seeing how far someone can go they will eventually surpass others who just do what is required to get by.

 

When you make the decision

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Whenever you make the decision that you want to be a designer or whatever you have to dedicate yourself to it. Meaning you have to become a person that wants to be the best. This could not be the case for some people or it could be. You have to find out where you want to end up in your chosen career/life.

Because once a person makes the decision that they are going to do whatever it takes, (not doing anything illegal) you will see how much better they will become. Being a designer it requires a great amount of self discipline. For example you have to basically do what you are telling a client. You have to send emails when you say you are going to and meet deadlines.

All of this is not hard to do. You just have to believe that whatever you are dreaming is possible for you. Remember if you are not believing in your dreams someone else is believing in theirs.

Make Mistakes It’s Vital

If you are not making mistakes with what you are doing stop playing it safe. I’m not saying that you have to do everything wrong everyday. When we make mistakes with what we do daily and or striving to do that is how we will learn. The other word to describe it would be experimentation.

There are times when I am working on a design project whether its a personal project, for a client or etc I know that I have a series of failing that I have to get through. So do your best to not be afraid of making mistakes or failing both are completely unavoidable. Just Keep going no matter what.

Keep Your Eyes Open

When it comes to being inspired to design you really should keep your eyes open. Because whether your in your house or outside waling your dog inspiration is everywhere. I really did not understand the meaning of keeping your eyes open until I started paying more attention when I’m on the bus to work or driving to the store.

Now I find it funny when I used to feel uninspired about designing because I was doing it wrong. The way that I have began to become inspired even more is when I seen the video below the other day

Just think about it if David Rees can get psyched about sharpening pencils and even write a book and start a business what is your excuse for not being inspired.