Design and art can be one of the most uplifting and inspiring careers you can pursue. However, not everyone goes into it with the same passion for creativity and service. Unfortunately, the industry is filled to the brim with more than its fair share of snobs and...
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Finding Positivity in Your Work Life: A Perspective Shift
Some people are comfortable with complaining about their jobs. It’s just a fact of life, right? It’s true it can be a struggle to find the upsides in your work life, but it’s not impossible. Sometimes, all it takes is a perspective shift. The negativity that surrounds...
The Law of Reversed Effort for Business
Business owners and entrepreneurs try as hard as they can to achieve their goals every single day. Tight deadlines are everywhere, and our clients need results now. However, what if we’re trying too hard? The Law of Reversed Effort states that sometimes, the harder...
What’s the Point of Being Humble
“I am resilient.” “I know my worth.” “I am successful.” “I am proud of myself.” “I am enough.” Everywhere you look today, there are positive affirmations. Reminders that we are amazing, capable people “made of stardust.” A little confidence can be a good thing. We...
Enhancing Employee Communication Through Internal Communication Campaigns
It could be tempting to skip out on employee communication campaigns. You’re already paying your employees, but clients are where you get the big money from! But if you think this way, you’re making a mistake. Your employees and your company culture set the tone for...
Should You Hire for Personality?
Have you heard the term “personality hire” recently? And does your company specifically look for personality hires to add to the team? Let’s discuss the benefits, risks, and considerations for hiring based on personality. If you’ve never heard of personality hires,...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Graphic Designer
Junior graphic designers who stick with it and upskill become graphic designers. Some might rest on their laurels now that they’ve “made it,” but not you! You are here to learn. Here’s how to set yourself apart as a graphic designer. Find Your Unique Value Proposition...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Junior Graphic Designer
There are some things you can’t forget, no matter how many years pass. I can still remember when I started out as a mail boy at a design firm in Hong Kong, despite the fact it was about 40 years ago. The sentiment toward designers back then was harsh and unrelenting....
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Project Manager
The project manager a client chooses can make or break their success. Many prospective clients know this and, as a result, are extremely picky about the project managers they consider. They may be looking for certifications, reviews, examples of past projects – or all...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Copywriter
Many potential clients think that copywriters are a dime a dozen. After all, COVID got a lot of people comfortable with the idea of working from home, so copywriters started cropping up right before ChatGPT burst onto the scene, threatening to take our jobs. Things...
Balancing Fun and Profits: Lessons From Two Point Hospital
In the world of gaming, few titles manage to combine entertainment and education as effectively as Two Point Hospital. While in some ways, the game does its best to deviate from reality—with conditions such as “lightheadedness,” which involves patients needing light...