reaction to #The50 Things Every Creative Should Know.

This was actually super awesome for me to read because I love twitter and could tweet those little moments while reading for class. I also thought that they were quick, to the point bits of information that we really should keep in mind. I truly believe that there is a moment to be aggressive, but you can't really go around thinking too high or low of yourself; you must keep at that solid line that goes up and comes down but never too one way or the other. Life and experiences are all about the balance of good + bad/staying in your box + getting out once in a while.

The totally valid + retweet worthy moments from this article was:

If you don’t know what you want, then how can you pursue it? Having a goal defines an end point, and subsequently, a place to start. #the50

Your self-perception is your most important asset. See yourself as the person you want to be and others will see this too. #the50

Assume nothing. Ask questions, even if you think you know the answers. You’ll be surprised at how little you know. #the50

The creative industry is a small world: it’s a network where everyone knows everyone else. Remember this before pissing someone off. #the50

A good intern will find their reputation precedes them. Jobs are nearly always offered on this word-of-mouth evidence. #the50

New ideas are conceived with no context and no measures of success — this falsely makes them feel silly, awkward or even impossible. #the50

Clients fear arbitrary decisions – they want problem solving. Have a reason for everything, even if this is ‘post-rationalised’. #the50

Good design is crafted from understanding the relationships between things. These connections can’t be found when locked in a studio. #the50

Awards look good on the shelf, but clients seldom pick up the phone because of them. Solid work encourages that. #the50