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Why Bother? Because That's How You Get Noticed

“Visibility isn’t just about talent; it’s about persistence.”

By Gary Percival Feb 23, 2025
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Happiness Is a Choice—But That’s the Hard Part

“Happiness isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about how we engage with the imperfections of creative life.”

By Gary Percival Feb 16, 2025
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The Unseen Audience: Proving Yourself to Yourself

“Your unseen audience might be your toughest critic, but it can also be your greatest ally.”

By Gary Percival Feb 9, 2025

Breaking the Echo Chamber: Why Creativity Demands More Than One Influence

“Creativity isn’t about following a single roadmap—it’s about exploring the terrain.”

By Gary Percival Feb 9, 2025
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Blame vs. Responsibility: Choosing the Path That Moves You Forward

“Professional growth isn’t about eliminating challenges; it’s about developing better ways to handle them.”

By Gary Percival Feb 2, 2025

Why Experience Is Overrated (and How to Learn From Others')

“Twenty years of experience can mean two things: twenty years of growth and innovation, or one year of experience repeated twenty times.”

By Gary Percival Jan 26, 2025
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Out with the Old: Creating Space for What You Truly Want

“Empty space—whether physical, digital, or mental—is not a void to be filled but a canvas of possibility.”

By Gary Percival Jan 26, 2025
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Why Your Education Is Just One Chapter of Your Story

“Education is a starting point, not a blueprint for your career.”

By Gary Percival Jan 19, 2025
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Show Up Today, Quit Tomorrow (But Don’t): A Mindset for Consistent Progress

“The people who make it aren’t necessarily the most talented or the most naturally gifted—they’re the ones who keep showing up, day after day, even when it’s hard.”

By Gary Percival Jan 12, 2025

You Already Know Enough: Start Using It and See Results

“The gap between where you are now and where you want to be isn’t always knowledge—it’s action.”

By Gary Percival Jan 12, 2025
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Don't Marry the Method: Stay Loyal to the Goal, Not the Plan

“When the tracks ahead shift, the destination remains the same. Stay loyal to the goal, not the plan.”

By Gary Percival Jan 5, 2025
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Embrace the Pause: Why Slowing Down at Christmas Sparks New Ideas

“Slowing down doesn’t mean stepping back from your creativity; it means giving it the space it needs to thrive.”

By Gary Percival Dec 22, 2024

You Don’t Have to Be Good at Everything: Focus on What You’re Meant to Do

“Your value lies not in being a universal solution but in embracing and honing what makes you exceptional.”

By Gary Percival Dec 15, 2024
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What If You're Wrong? Rethinking the Risks That Hold You Back

“The true risk isn’t in getting it wrong; it’s in letting the fear of being wrong paralyse you.”

By Gary Percival Dec 15, 2024
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Wisdom in the Wait: The Art of Saying Less and Meaning More

“In a world of endless noise, let your intentional silence become your most powerful statement of all.”

By Gary Percival Dec 8, 2024
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Silent Strength: Great Projects Start with Great People

“They begin with relationships—not the loud, networked, social-media-forward kind, but the quiet, genuine connections that form between professionals who respect each other’s work and understand each other’s values.”

By Gary Percival Dec 1, 2024

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Welcome to 'Another Blog'—every Sunday, explore posts on freelance life, productivity, and design inspiration from my journey as a designer.

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