It was almost three years ago that I decided to pursue self-education and dropped out of college. I’m not glamorizing the choice. It was tough then and there are definitely some things about it that are easier (stability, connections, etc…). But, as for myself, when I was in college, I couldn’t feel myself improving. Now, […]
Investing in Yourself If you were going to start a business, you would put aside money for start-up funds. Similarly, as an artist, you need to invest a certain amount in yourself. Here’s an example. For years, I was trying to make videos using Windows Movie Maker because I couldn’t afford a better program. […]
I ran across an amazing article in Forbes about finding mentors. Mentors are one of your biggest assets as a professional artist and/or entrepreneur. Having a connected person who is invested in your future and present well-being is crucial to your success. But you can’t be selfish about it. Here are some tips for how […]
If you want to skip to the free coupon for Planner Pads, scroll to the bottom of the post. I’m going to talk about my favorite two options for organization, the top one being the free app Week Plan. I stumbled across Week Plan a few months ago while searching for an alternative to […]
So, as you can see from this site, I’m condensing and combining some projects right now to make things a little bit easier to manage. I’ve got some big projects coming up that I’m excited about. I’m working on my first novel called Heliophiliacs. The basic rundown is that a young writer starts a violent […]
Cover letters can be a real pain in the asking process for a job. Here’s a simple, fill in the blank guide. Simple, effective and to the point. You want a job, use this form. Personalize it to your liking, and the world is your oyster. Just copy and paste this. The format has worked […]
I’ll be back with a longer entry next week, but for today, here’s the tip of the day, courtesy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Do one thing everyday that scares you. Now, here’s a groovy inspirational video with more great advice! See you next week 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI
I’d been thinking about quitting my job for a long time. Honestly, no matter how great their treatment of employees, working at a sandwich shop is going to suck after a while. Not even a while, really. It just generally sucks. But there are a million other jobs out there that suck. Secretary, mall worker, […]
When you become a SmarterArter, people will be throwing their business cards at you. Be prepared with this small life hack. Because business card holders just don’t work very well. This is a guide on how to make a simple business card holder in two steps for free. What You’ll Need: 1. A hoop earring […]
The excitement of my move to Chicago was amazing! My spirits were lifted and I felt like I was doing something great, my life was on track. And then, I settled into my normal routine, with my normal thought processes, and my normal friend, Sadness. Gotta love that guy. He just pops into your house […]
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