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One Thing I've Learned

Things I've learned, from inconsequential to practical to bigger-picture. Also see: Debbieohi.com/links

There is no magic shortcut. You need to do the work. cover

There is no magic shortcut. You need to do the work.

I have learned that pushing through the tough bits often helps me build skills that will come in handy for other projects or goals...including perseverance when I make mistakes or

Having hobbies outside of work helps fill my creative well cover

Having hobbies outside of work helps fill my creative well

Also a handy of way of clearing my head when I'm work-stressed

Take regular breaks from the keyboard. cover

Take regular breaks from the keyboard.

Applies just as much to illustrators as well as writers, of course!

"Networking" is not a bad word cover

"Networking" is not a bad word

It can even be fun, if you stay authentic

Aug 5
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Don't let envy fester cover

Don't let envy fester

Acknowledge it but then MOVE ON

Writing by hand can help keep me from feeling overwhelmed cover

Writing by hand can help keep me from feeling overwhelmed

Anyone else out there keep a bullet journal?

Always make a backup cover

Always make a backup

In fact, make more than one

Jul 21
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