50 graphic tributes to Steve Jobs
feeling creative…
thinking of resurrecting my photography with a few twists.. love to throw out some ideas… :)
Photojojo!: 10 Lessons for Young Designers (and Photographers!)
Take note on these lessons from Wieden+Kennedy’s Executive Creative Director, John C Jay:
via SwissMiss
- Be authentic. The most powerful asset you have is your individuality, what makes you unique. It’s time to stop listening to others on what you should do.
- Work harder than anyone else and…
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I’m loving Pixlemator right now!!!
Stephen J. Cannell’s Footnotes to Success
- Lighten up. Don’t take yourself so seriously that you can’t grow.
- You can create business and opportunity for yourself if you’re willing to bet on yourself.
- Pour energy into your career, and it will make a difference.
- When you hire somebody, make sure they share your emotional philosophy and your human philosophy. Don’t get somebody who has a different take on what is right and wrong.
- It’s better to be underpaid. You won’t be the first fired when times are bad.
- Finish what you start. Broken manuscripts teach you nothing.
- Avoid saying no to an idea when you’re in the room. Always bring it back to the den and kick it around before you throw it out in the sand.
- Hire people who are better than you, the secret to being successful.
- Don’t just play safe. Don’t just throw your fastball. Get out there and really mix it up.
- The joy must be in the doing. If you’re focused on awards, on money, you’re in the wrong place.
- Decide what you want to do. Don’t let other people grade your paper.
- Root for your friends.
- Refuse to fail. Keep smiling, keep punching. Don’t quit on your dream.
(Source: freelanceswitch.com)
20 things to know as an Entrepreneur…
1. It’s rare when someone is their word; treasure it in others, cultivate it in yourself
2. Call AND email – the squeaky wheel does get the grease
3. Hold yourself to a standard of behavior and business
4. Pay attention to detail
5. It truly is win/win – don’t work with folks who think about it any other way
6. Focus
7. Don’t bang your head against the wall – go with what works, but that doesn’t mean you don’t continue to innovate
8. Be kind but firm
9. Adopt the Cindy Crawford motto and never point out your flaws but do admit to your mistakes
10. FEAR: False Expectations Appearing Real
11. You always have a choice
12. People will fight you on everything – stick to your guns
13. Perception is reality - you’re always creating an impression
14. Everything is a negotiation, even if you don’t think it is
15. People hear what they want to and usually only remember the negative
16. Generosity looks good on
17. Have the difficult conversations – they’re always worth it
18. It goes by fast and your health is the most important thing - take care of it/make it a priority
19. Those old business axioms are true, e.g., take time to hire and be fast to fire
20. The path to hell really is paved with good intentions
(Source: Fast Company)
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