One of my most popular, widely shared, and (so I’m told) most impactful blog posts is one I did a few years back called “The 10 Things All Creatives (That’s You) Must Know,” a collection of hard-won lessons I’ve learned from my 20+ years in the trenches as a creator. And although it’s a few years old I feel more confident than ever about the timeless value of these lessons — and so this week on the podcast I’m bringing you an audio version of that blog post. Here’s a sneak preview of what you can look forward to:
- Experts aren’t the answer.
- Clients cannot tell you what they need.
- Don’t aim for ‘better’, aim for ‘different’.
- Big challenges create the best work.
- Aesthetic sensibilities actually matter.
- Simple is good.
- Make mistakes, learn quickly.
- “Value” is different from “price.”
- A-Gamers work with A-Gamers.
- Real artists create.
Enjoy!
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