Feeding Your Brain: How Daily Information Influences Future Ideas

The information we ingest today holds the seeds that blossom into the professional breakthroughs of tomorrow.

The Myth of the Perfect Start: Why Modesty Wins in the Long Run

Embrace the power of a humble beginning: Modest starts pave the way for grand achievements through persistence and adaptability

Designing Commitment: Why True Creative Passion Can't Be Bought

True creative passion—the kind that fuels visionary design and innovative ideas—must arise from within.

Designing Happiness: Why Your Greatest Competitor Should Be Your Past Self

However, the key to not just surviving but thriving in this competitive environment lies in a simple yet profound shift in mindset: measure your success against your past self, not others.

Navigating the Slow Season: Proactive Strategies for Freelancers

Traditionally, the end of the year marks a slow season for freelancers, particularly in fields like graphic design, writing, and other creative arts.

Time Tells All: Revealing Your Real Priorities Through Your Daily Habits

Our daily habits essentially "vote" for our real priorities, much more accurately than any aspirational goal or value statement.

From Passive to Proactive: Shifting Your Freelance Strategy in an Unpredictable Market

The winds of change are indeed blowing—it's time to adjust your freelance sails and navigate the unpredictable waters of the market with confidence and strategy.

Polite vs. Practical: How to Tell Which Feedback Fuels Your Freelance Career

Feedback should make you better, not just make you feel better.

Time Management: The Unsung Hero of Decision Making

Time management is a catalyst for superior decision-making.

Transitioning from Experimenting to Committing in Your Freelance Career

The freedom to work on a wide variety of jobs is one of the best parts of freelancing.

Why Your Ability to Influence Outcomes Matters in Freelancing

Influence isn't just about convincing people. It's about creating an atmosphere where your ideas are heard, respected, and ultimately acted upon.

Against the Grain: How to Thrive as a Non-Conformist Freelancer

Jen soon realised conformity was her enemy and non-conformity was her friend.

Stay Humble, Stay Curious: The Secret Sauce for Thriving in the Freelance World

It's easy to lose your drive and get complacent when work is steady.

Are You Undervaluing Yourself? What Your Rates Might Be Telling Clients

The rates you charge speak volumes about the value you place on your skills, expertise, and time.

Designers, Don't Give Up: Every Attempt Brings You Closer to Your Breakthrough

Rejection. That dreaded word that every creative and designer will encounter again and again in their career.

The "If Only'' Trap: How to Avoid the Happiness Mirage in Your Creative Career

We all have dreams about how our careers and lives could be better.