Tools of the Trade

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A series based on lessons I've learned about freelancing/design.

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Work Hard & Smart

June 25, 2015

// New Tools Of The Trade! // "Hard work is the cornerstone of accomplishment... So many factors go into achieving anything—focus, circumstance, goals, luck, etc.—but none of these mean anything without the sheer effort." // Full post on...

Sh*t Happens

Sh*t Happens

June 11, 2015

Tools of the Trade: Sh*t Happens // "Failure isn’t fun. We don’t like to talk about it, and when we do, it’s wrapped in vague expressions of what this looks and feels like. We worship the concept of failure and frustration as a route to ...

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Sh*t Happens process

June 10, 2015

"Failure isn’t fun. We don’t like to talk about it, and when we do, it’s wrapped in vague expressions of what this looks and feels like. We worship the concept of failure and frustration as a route to creative growth without wanting to d...

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Show Up Every Day

June 04, 2015

Show Up Every Day // "I'd say that showing up every day is difficult, but even that is something of an understatement. Putting in work whether or not you feel motivated, wrenching problematic projects into shape and hammering out ideas e...

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Tools Of The Trade

May 27, 2015

Tools of the Trade (Or, How to Think Like a Freelancer) // I'm beginning a new series based on lessons I've been learning about being a designer/illustrator/freelancer. Head over to the blog to see the full piece and introduction! http...