Progressive Creation

Personal Realities

2009-06-22T14:02:00.004-05:00

Perseverance trumps barriers, love motivates greatness. Be true to yourself first.

Life will always set up a few roadblocks to delay our planned routes, that is the way things are quite simply. In the end we can’t think of a barrier as a hindrance, but a sign to pick up a new skill, or change a thought pattern.

There is never anything wrong with going back to college for a class that might help you in your career of choice.

There is never anything wrong with a critique of your mannerisms, or a scrutiny of a weak point. With every high there has to be a low to go along with it.

We will never stop learning, because the world will never stop evolving.

Perseverance trumps barriers.

Taking in The Day

2009-06-13T17:22:00.002-05:00

We can't get enough sunlight and outdoor motivation. Hiking, outdoor sports, just taking in the day is impoertant to a persons health.

According to Deborah Kotz who wrote a recent US News and World Report artical there are a "Host of Health Benefits Attributed to Sunlight" including better sleep and a more positive outlook. The artical went deeper stating "Natural daylight helps shut off your body's production of melatonin, a hormone produced at night that makes you drowsy."

What dose this mean for a designer? Getting away from the computer and into the real world once and awile will stimulate our ideas and generate new ones.

Personally I took a picture day, and put together a nice XHTML/CSS website,"Wisconsin Photography" to showcase a few of the better shots. This burst of creativity led to few new ideas for differnt websites that I have been working on as well as development of my own personal marketing site.

Painted Avatars For A Personal Touch

2009-04-02T19:01:00.005-05:00

I just read a Trendhunter blog post with an interesting idea, Custom Painted Avatar Portraits for your profiles; this is a cool idea that is easy for anyone in the Arts field looking for something different.

Imagine a vibrant avatar with an old style oil painted look, or a different approach with a Picasso look. Just something I thought was cool.

Any Thoughts?

2009-03-26T14:53:00.004-05:00

As I look over what i've been posting so far it comes to mind there might be topics out there that others may want to discuss.

This is a great time to hear your thoughts and comments. I invite you to leave a post on something that moves you in your life or career.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
David A Sokolik

Give Your All in Everything You Do

2009-03-24T09:20:00.011-05:00

This post goes well with the earlier “Picking a Career You Love” entry. I read a blog the other day on Photo Manipulation gone wrong, basically the Best of the Worst Photoshop Blunders that made it to print.

The part that bothers me about the Best of the Worst Photoshop Blunders post were the comments left on it stating that the clients, “Get what thay paid for.” Allowing substandard work out the door looks bad for not only your company and client, but your own credibility as well.

There have been many times I have given the client far more than they expected without even thinking about it. I have gotten used to setting my sights high.

There have been less than optimal projects in everyone’s past, thing’s like this happen as we are only human. All I’m saying is that having a cut-rate attitude about your career won’t do anyone any good, if the situation is less than favorable say no to the client and find a better deal.

We Can’t Do It All, At Least All At Once

2009-03-03T10:22:00.001-06:00

Everyone in business has a career goal they are trying to achieve, I know myself, always trying to get the equivalent of four months work of work in two, and paying for it health-wise for a week after. When we are so stretched out for long periods we tend to make more mistakes, we tend to be more unreasonable, and we tend to simply not enjoy life.

I’m not saying working hard to reach your goals isn’t important, because without a doubt you won’t get anywhere in life if you don’t. I’m just saying, take it easy once and awhile to enjoy the trip, and see the opportunities around us.

Taking a moment to rest is a vital part of forward mobility.

Brain Plasticity

2009-02-19T14:14:00.005-06:00

I read an article on Brain Plasticity that I found interesting. Studies show that even in old age the brain is perfectly capable of changing and growing. As long as the brain is active it will stay fit.

What this means for us is that we need to keep learning and growing, developing diverse ideas and challenges. Staring forwards into space day after day will do nothing for our individual growth and continuing potential.

What I found really interesting is that is brain plasticity LOVES bad habits and actually wires them right in growing new pathways and ingraining the bad habit.

Something to keep in mind when listening to that inner voice.

Picking a Career You Love

2009-02-17T10:33:00.009-06:00

“Love what you do,” this statement is a great way to start this blog off. Happiness gives a person inner strength and personal security. People find themselves dragging dead end jobs around for years; they find themselves shackled by stress and depression that affects their co-workers as well as their families. Make sure the field you are in is one that you enjoy; you will be spending a large percentage of your life doing it. Picking a career you love will bring your clients quality service and help your career and personal choices move forward on a positive angle.