Good work advice

But who are we — am I — trying to be original for? Myself, a client, a boss, a professor, Instagram, my mom, nobody at all? I think that it’s time to really think about who we’re creating for, so that we can strategize who deserves our originality, who deserves our efficiency, who deserves both, and who deserves neither. If there’s one thing I’m

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The thing is, we all know that work isn’t everything, but the way we spend our attention suggests otherwise. The constant accessibility of work creates the culture of busyness, not just with our time but also with our mind. Not only are our calendars filled with colorful event reminders, but even the spaces in between them are occupied by scattered... See more

Send the client a pre-call questionnaire (Google Docs) or a short set of questions 👍If they don't respond, nudge at least once(!) and step away. Addressing these questions UPFRONT and early helps you make sure there is 100% transparency and mutual alignment between BOTH of you.Something along the lines of:“Hello! Before we schedule in a call, could... See more

You’re paying for our creativity, for our ability to create order from chaos, to communicate your message, not for the time we need to solve your specific problem. The time it takes is our burden, not yours (so long as we meet deadlines). Is a brilliant logo worth less because we had the idea during our initial meeting? Is it worth more because we

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A succinct elevator pitch for your newsletter is much more marketable than being a whole person who communicates their ideas via blog. That said, some people, including me, market their blog as a publication dealing in existentialism and philosophy and the chronicles of life in the world today, which leaves room for your perspective to change as... See more