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3 Hard Truths for Designers
Ever had an epiphany? Maybe it happened after waking up from a night’s rest (or unrest), while driving, or during a walk. But you suddenly realize something with full clarity that you hadn’t before…
Through experience, observation, and the constant (sometimes gut-punching) changes in our current world, I’ve had some epiphanies. The latest epiphany came as hard truths that apply to me — things that I have to constantly remind myself of. There’s important work for us to do. We can't let these things hold us back:
You’re delaying
Most of us have daydreamed. There’s something you imagine yourself doing but haven’t manifested it into reality. It could be pursuing a job, a promotion, a degree or certification, a new client, a new industry, a new skillset, changing careers, starting a particular project, starting to freelance — maybe even creating a business. Fear of the unknown, not knowing where to start, lack of confidence, lack of support, or something else could be holding you back.
These roadblocks are causing a delay in your taking just one step toward what you truly want. Progress only requires one step at a time (big or small). The longer you delay, the more time goes by that you could have used to get started. How long will you delay your progress?
“The opportunity of a…
