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When you're animating, it technically doesn't matter HOW you get the end result. There are a million ways to do anything. But damn if it doesn't feel great to craft an elegant solution. #hittingthesweetspot

Can you imagine living in a time where you couldn't play recorded music? And I'm not talking about streaming (an insane advancement in and of itself). I'm talking about a time when you had to be in the same room as a human playing an instrument. Bonkers.

Happy Monday, friends. What are you getting up to this week?

If you hired you to "run your freelance business"... would you fire yourself?

Networking Tip: Let these arrows guide you to get out or your normal networking rut. ⬆️ Someone above you in skill/years ↔️ Peers ⬇️ Someone with less experience ↗️ Someone outside of your bubble

How to make hard things feel a little easier... 1. Imagine you have to give someone else advice on said thing hard thing 2. Write down 3-5 practical steps they could take 3. Write an inspiring sentiment for them It's easier to give advice to others. So do it and then listen.

It is straight up dangerous that the + key is right next to DELETE! (at least on Mac) I'm just trying to zoom into my After Effects timeline and oops, I've deleted something, but don't realize it for several hours. Just me?

More designers talking about money is one of the most disarming, useful, and needed shifts I’ve seen on here lately. Grateful for folks like Dan Mall who’ve made that conversation normal—and honest. One of the best parts of earning more than I did at previous jobs? It’s been

I know I talk a lot about networking. It's one of the biggest factors of making $200k /yr as a freelancer. But I don't feel like a "networking expert." I'm starting to dedicate more time, thought, and conversations toward learning/getting better at it.

Just wrapped on probably the biggest project I’ve ever worked on in length, scope and team size (as well as total overtime hours 😜). But I tell you what. I’ve been on easier projects that felt way harder. A good team makes ALL the difference.

Do you listen do music, podcasts or audio books when you animate?

How I achieve Inbox Zero twice a year. 1. Select All 2. Mark as Read

What do you wish you knew when you jumped into freelance?

When you hit the sweet spot in your golf swing, you don't have to swing super hard to hit a great shot. I see too many freelancers "swinging hard" and not getting great results. What does "hitting the sweet spot" look or feel like for you?

This is huge! I could have had less burnout if I had the confidence to hire others to help me out earlier on!

I assumed I would have to be one of the best out there to get hired and make a living as a freelancer. Not true.