Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares eight pieces of wisdom that will help anyone who is starting out on their own creative venture. These tips have been gleaned from his own experience and conversations in his Designer Discourse YouTube series.
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Tip 1: Start. You'll never be a successful designer unless you actually produce work for people to enjoy.
02:36 - Tip 2: Get Out Of Your Own Way. Try not to match the expectations that you've set based on other people's work.
03:53 - Every Day Effort. Regular practice pays dividends.
05:44 - Feel The Love. Produce work that you love to make, as you'll be doing a lot of it.
07:10 - Beat The Block. Don't let creative block get the better of you!
09:07 - Face Your Fear. It might seem scary to put your work out there, but don't let that stop you!
11:30 - Get Tough. Learn to not take feedback personally.
13:46 - Trust Yourself. Believe in your creativity and give it time to thrive.
These tips can be applied to any creative output, and if you follow them, they give you a good foundation for carving a successful creative practice.
I'd love to hear you thoughts on these tips so feel free to comment below!
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