There are so many people jumping into the education pool these days that it is really hard to tell the difference between a reliable resource and someone who is just giving you fluff in order to sell you a product or service. However, there are ways to see through the marketing BS to see if a teacher truly has “the chops” and that’s what I’ll be discussing here. Don’t mistake this for a rant on people charging for their educational products though. I fully believe that if you’re knowledgeable on a subject and you choose to share that knowledge that you should be compensated. My problem lies within the “snake oil salesmen” who lure you in with promises of wondrous knowledge, only to leave you high and dry with more questions than you had before you started.
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Make Your Vocation Your Vacation
Tonight I read a quote from Mark Twain that said “The key to success is to make your vocation your vacation.” After reading that I was amazed at how much it resonated with me and how true it was, especially in today’s day and age. I think Mr. Twain was on to something because he was actually preaching the “do what you love, love what you do” mantra before all the so-called social media gurus of today. With the advancements in technology and the elimination of the “gatekeepers” in business, the game has changed. Folks are able to build businesses around what they’re passionate about and share that with the world with the click of a button… and THAT is a powerful thing!
The Game is Changing. You Should Be Too.
I’ve tried to write this article several different ways. In fact, this is probably the tenth revision so far. This time, however, I’m simply going to shoot from the hip and say what I feel. As many of you know the world of graphic design is something that is constantly evolving. Though some principles remain the same, the game is changing. Unfortunately, I don’t see a vast majority of designers changing with it. For decades the worlds of print and web design have resided safely in their own respective neighborhoods. Print lived in a high-rise penthouse, while web chilled out in a studio loft. Well, nowadays the web community is “movin’ on up” and the distinction between print design and web design is become increasingly difficult to discern. I’m of the opinion that we should no longer try to separate each other into categories like print or web, but merely call ourselves designers as a whole.
I’m Officially Joining lynda.com
I’ve been teasing for weeks now that I have a big announcement coming… Well, today is the day folks! Beginning February 6th, I will be officially joining the lynda.com team as a Staff Author. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’ve been doing this training thing for quite some time. I’ve taken a few jobs and even tried to strike out on my own once or twice, but in the end I always felt as if something was missing. Now, with this new job at lynda.com, I’m able to fulfill my dream of doing what I love for a company I love and respect. The best part is that I only have to focus on one thing… Creating content! After all, that’s what I do best.
