Things You Learn Along the Way

October 20, 20261 Minute

Things I am still learning are simple reflections of the realities of my work: craft over trends, judgment over imitation, substance over appearance, and good work over easy wins.

Ideas are everywhere.
They need boundaries to be real.

Rules are useful.
Until they aren’t.

Mistakes are beautiful.
Perfect is boring.

Doubt means you’re halfway there.
Discipline gets you there.

Bad projects shape you.
Craft makes you.

Passion doesn’t pay the bills.
Clients do.

Good design is for good clients.
Not every client is your client.

Feelings matter.
So do numbers.

Make time for friends.
Some friends are forever.

Work matters.
Family matters more.



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