40 things I have learned being a creative entrepreneur, by Michael Flarup, 2024 (Strategies for Playdate)

40 things.txt

40 things I have learned\being a creative entrepreneur\\\\Michael Flarup\2024
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Do what you think is fun
You become what you work on
Creative work\doesn't follow a straight line\from not-good to good
Be opinionated\about your work
Nothing is perfect
Find inspiration\in things you love
Love things fiercely
Impress your inner child\(or your actual children)
Shrink the first step
Productivity is a lifestyle,\not a race
You're only as good as\your tools allow you to be
Practise daily completable todo-lists
Not every day is a game day
Exercise and good sleep\will make you a better maker
Own your time
In the beginning, quantity\almost always wins over quality
Make a lot of things
Sharing work\is how you get more work
If you don't have work to share,\make up work
Build a portfolio
Being busy is not the same as\being productive
Say no to projects\that don't excite you
Set clear expectations\with clients
If you have too much work,\charge more
Freedom, not money,\should be the goal
Plan for failure
Remember to be grateful
Anything worthwhile\takes a lot of work
The best way to get a job\is to invent it
You don't have to\do everything yourself
Find your community
Everyone struggles
People care way less\than you think
Your sense of continuity\and narrative online is overrated
Avoid negativity
Making things is hard,\being a critic is easy
Dare to dream big
Be ready to change your mind
Get comfortable\with experimentation
This too shall pass