Don’t start what you can’t finish

This blog has sat here, untouched, for a few months now and I figured it was time for a post. Here’s a great tip… “Don’t assign yourself more than you can handle without loosing your mind”. This blog has quietly sat in it’s unfinished state for a reason, I don’t have the time right now. It’s very easy, in this industry, to get burned out and uninspired. Focusing your creative energy on the client projects (the ones that pay the bills) should take priority over anything else, after all… they are paying for your unique skills. If and when there’s some creative brain cells and enthusiasm left after that… have at it! Just don’t try to do so much that one day you wake up and say to yourself “I don’t want to do this”. A career in the creative industry should be a fun path to follow, after all… we’re not pushing numbers, saving lives or keeping the peace. It’s subjective and the area between right and wrong is totally grey. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of times it’s no cake walk. Creative block, impossible clients with even more impossible deadlines, all nighters, etc. But the good times should outweigh the stressful times. In summation: don’t burn yourself out, stay inspired and enjoy the career path you’ve chosen… design is fun! After all, people think we just play with crayons all day… maybe we should?

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