Learn & Never Quit
The older I get, the more I observe I have to learn, and that excites me greatly. We should never arrive at a place where we’re no longer learning. It is a life-long effort.
When Texas-based hand-lettering artist and type designer Sean McCabe turned 25 last year, he decided to share some useful advice he had learnt over the years—in the form of hand-lettered typographic illustrations.
Called ‘25 Things I’ve Learned’, he shared inspirational lessons that can be applied both personally and professional, making use of different typography styles for each of them.
He said, “I view lettering as a form of voice. I use it to speak the things I want to say. When I have a thought, I write it down and log it away for later. When I’m feeling inspired to create, I reference this list of thoughts and letter them.”
Check out some of his hand-lettered illustrations below, and view the full list here.
Be Driven
There are enough articles with hacks on being productive to fill an ocean. I’ve contributed my fair share of those tips. But the cold, hard truth is that it comes down to a choice to be driven. All else flows from that.
Make Things, Not Excuses
If you look for reasons why you can’t do something, you will find them. Leave excuses to the lazy. That’s not you.
You Have to Say No to a Lot of Good Things…
…In Order to Be Able to Say Yes to a Lot of Great Things. This is one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned. Freedom comes from saying no. It’s hard at first, but with time you will gain more control over your life. Saying “no” is a practice.
You Are More Than What You Do
“What do you do?” This is a common question we get. Our response is often so frequently repeated and knee-jerk that we get our identity wrapped up in our profession. But if this is the case, what happens when the job is suddenly taken from us? Who are we then? It’s important to separate ourselves from our vocation in this manner.
Press On
If you really want to know whether you’re passionate about something, keep pushing through the opposition.
Endurance is the Price Tag of Achievement
You won’t know whether or not you love something until you’re on the other side of resistance.
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
In contrast to the two previous pieces, sometimes you really do deserve a break. As a chronic creator and perfectionist, I need this reminder especially.
Focus On What Matters
It’s easy to get caught up in the superfluous. Take a step back and evaluate the important things in your life (Hint: they’re usually not things).
Inspiration is Everywhere
You don’t have to look far, you just have to look for it.
Those Who Are Doing Things You Admire…
We all have the same allotment of time. What are you doing with yours?
You Will Never Influence the World By Trying to Be Like It
We need people who are not afraid to be different. All advancement requires it. Don’t worry about what other people think. It’s time to take a stand.
[via Trendhunter and Sean McCabe]
The older I get, the more I observe I have to learn, and that excites me greatly. We should never arrive at a place where we’re no longer learning. It is a life-long effort.
When Texas-based hand-lettering artist and type designer Sean McCabe turned 25 last year, he decided to share some useful advice he had learnt over the years—in the form of hand-lettered typographic illustrations.
Called ‘25 Things I’ve Learned’, he shared inspirational lessons that can be applied both personally and professional, making use of different typography styles for each of them.
He said, “I view lettering as a form of voice. I use it to speak the things I want to say. When I have a thought, I write it down and log it away for later. When I’m feeling inspired to create, I reference this list of thoughts and letter them.”
Check out some of his hand-lettered illustrations below, and view the full list here.
Be Driven
There are enough articles with hacks on being productive to fill an ocean. I’ve contributed my fair share of those tips. But the cold, hard truth is that it comes down to a choice to be driven. All else flows from that.
Make Things, Not Excuses
If you look for reasons why you can’t do something, you will find them. Leave excuses to the lazy. That’s not you.
You Have to Say No to a Lot of Good Things…
…In Order to Be Able to Say Yes to a Lot of Great Things. This is one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned. Freedom comes from saying no. It’s hard at first, but with time you will gain more control over your life. Saying “no” is a practice.
You Are More Than What You Do
“What do you do?” This is a common question we get. Our response is often so frequently repeated and knee-jerk that we get our identity wrapped up in our profession. But if this is the case, what happens when the job is suddenly taken from us? Who are we then? It’s important to separate ourselves from our vocation in this manner.
Press On
If you really want to know whether you’re passionate about something, keep pushing through the opposition.
Endurance is the Price Tag of Achievement
You won’t know whether or not you love something until you’re on the other side of resistance.
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
In contrast to the two previous pieces, sometimes you really do deserve a break. As a chronic creator and perfectionist, I need this reminder especially.
Focus On What Matters
It’s easy to get caught up in the superfluous. Take a step back and evaluate the important things in your life (Hint: they’re usually not things).
Inspiration is Everywhere
You don’t have to look far, you just have to look for it.
Those Who Are Doing Things You Admire…
We all have the same allotment of time. What are you doing with yours?
You Will Never Influence the World By Trying to Be Like It
We need people who are not afraid to be different. All advancement requires it. Don’t worry about what other people think. It’s time to take a stand.
[via Trendhunter and Sean McCabe]