30 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Keep Hustling
It can be hard to keep up your own pace when you work in a creative field. A drought of motivation can feel like the end of the world, so it’s important to keep inspiration on hand. I keep a folder of quotes on my…
How To Change Directions Without Starting Over
Remember back when Groupon was a fundraising sight for social change? Or when Pinterest, then called “Tote,” was all about retailers? Of course you don’t, because those brands successfully changed directions and became way more popular because of those business pivots. Sometimes, for whatever reason,…
The Key to Success is Faxing: Life Advice from Comedian Eugene Mirman
You definitely know Eugene Mirman. He is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. You’ve heard his voice as “Gene” from Bob’s Burgers, seen his face on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Flight of the Conchords or you maybe even found his podcast from Audible, Hold On….
Nights And Weekends: How To Make Time For Side Projects
Though your day job may feel like it eats up all of your time, the numbers don’t lie: If you spend eight hours per day at work, you still have eight hours to sleep and another eight to do whatever you please. That idea –…
No, Being ‘Busy’ Is Not A Badge Of Honor
Maybe it’s always been like this, but the advent of social media has allowed everyone, everywhere, to talk about how busy they are in a much more visible forum. It seems like we all have a million projects on our plates, that we’re drowning in obligations, and that we can’t…
Be Realistic Tomorrow, Daydream Today
There are times where every artist has to deal with cold, hard reality. Many factors in life, despite our best efforts, bring us back down to earth and show us that a wild fantasy of ours will not come true: that painting will probably not…
10 Creative Ways To Make Work Fun Again
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” – we’ve all heard this infamous quote from the Hollywood horror classic The Shining. But when we examine the words and what they mean, we start to realise exactly how much daily relevance it has in…
7 Writers Who Had Boring Day Jobs
The narrative of “quit your job and follow your dreams” is a strong one in creative communities — but as anyone with rent to pay or kids to feed knows, that simply isn’t feasible for most people, especially when their industry is one that’s hard…
Art As A Job: Why You’re Not Too Creative To Be A Professional
There’s a pervasive idea that artists can’t hold down real jobs — or even jobs as artists. They’re too free-spirited, they’re too creative. They can’t be hemmed in by traditional working hours or even traditional expectations of professionalism. That, says freelance graphic artist Brandon Rike,…
Too Much Hustle? 5 Signs You’re Working Too Hard
Do you live, breath, eat, and sleep your work life? Are you so obsessed with your latest project that your friends are practically begging you to talk about anything else? There’s no such thing as being too passionate or too creative — and we definitely…
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