Stumbled across this via the wonderful Swiss-Miss which led me to Khoi and finally onto Jamie Wieck who created it. The list not only stands out because of its useful advice but also the way it’s formatted. Each point is 140 character or less including a hashtag for easy sharing.
A few of my favorites:
2. There is always someone better.
Regardless of how good you are, there will always be someone better. It’s surprisingly easy to waste time worrying about this. #the50
14. Never take an unpaid internship.
This is not a necessary evil – a studio that doesn’t pay their interns (at least the minimum wage) is a studio not worth working for. #the50
22. Seek criticism, not praise.
You learn nothing by being told how great you are. Even if you think your work’s perfect – seek criticism, you can always ignore it. #the50
34. Embrace limitations.
Limitations are invaluable for creating successful work: they give you something to push against. From this tension comes brilliance. #the50
47. Share your ideas.
You’ve nothing to gain from holding on to your ideas; they may feel precious, but the more you share, the more new ideas you’ll have. #the50
via Jamie Wieck