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Maintaining a growth mindset

How the challenges of the design industry can fuel our passion for learning new skills I’ve recently picked up 2D illustration as a way to explore visual concepts. After all the tech industry has gone through, today, more than ever, it’s important to maintain a growth mindset. “If you’re looking for a formula for greatness, […]

How to Learn a New Skill (in 20 hours or less)

Learning a new skill doesn’t have to take years of practice. In fact, you can get surprisingly good at almost anything with just 20 hours of focused effort. After speaking with my friend Josh Kaufman about skill acquisition, I gathered five powerful techniques that can help you master any skill in less time than you […]

How to Win Any Competition You Enter (against all odds)

Most people misunderstand barriers. They see application fees and groan, they encounter additional requirements and quit, they face unpaid projects and walk away. However, successful people understand that these barriers are gifts in disguise. Think about the classic college application process. When a school adds an extra essay requirement or a specialized project, thousands of […]

How to Learn a New Skill (in 20 hours or less)

Learning a new skill doesn’t have to take years of practice. In fact, you can get surprisingly good at almost anything with just 20 hours of focused effort. After speaking with my friend Josh Kaufman about skill acquisition, I gathered five powerful techniques that can help you master any skill in less time than you […]