Aug 12

Stop Chasing Followers: Why Real Influence Comes from Mastery

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Let's cut through the noise for a second. The term "influencer" gets tossed around so much these days, you'd think amassing a huge following is the only path to success in creative careers. But is that really what we should be chasing? I've been in this game for a while, and I can tell you with absolute certainty: fixating on influence for its own sake is a dead end. The real goal? Creating meaningful work.... read more ›
Mar 13

Hard Work Beats Talent: How to Get Your Work Noticed | Geraldine DeRuiter

Award–winning blogger Geraldine DeRuiter isn't talented. Well, not as much as she is hardworking. At least, that's what she says. But after interviewing her and hearing about her journey as a blogger, it's clear that talent AND hard work both played a crucial role in her success. In this podcast, we sit down to discuss Geraldine's ascension from being an unknown creator to a world-class writer and examine how strategically deployed talent - and particularly... read more ›
Jun 20

Finding Your Niche: A Fireside Chat at CreativeLive

Not too long ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a group of CreativeLive students attending a special week of programming in our Seattle studios. This conversation was never intended to be published, but after listening to this intimate conversation with some fellow creators, I had to share it. One of the things I really love about having students in the studio is 1:1 interaction and that non-tangible exchange that happens when a... read more ›