Hi Philip.... Wow, just when I thought I was the only one going through all these emotions I stumble across this video. You will never know how much this has helped me. I have been recently laid off and advanced in years like yourself and this has given me back my self belief. Thank you
John, you aren't alone - and I feel your pain. I've been laid off 3 times in my career - once in a reorganization of a company I'd been with 11 years. It never gets easier, but no matter what, you can bounce back - the direction may be slightly different than what it was, but our careers are meant to evolve over time - you just have to keep learning, growing and being open to change. - also if you need creative professional career coaching (if you are in that category/field) I do that sort of one-on-one work - you can book appointments on my website in the description. Hope to see you back in the comments either way. You can do it John!
I too struggle with artist side of me and the side who is an employee. It often feels like the employers just need to get the work done from you without caring (which they don't have to either) the artistic aspect of a design. You are not satisfied but you are getting paid which is important to survive. Its encouraging to watch your videos sir. Gives me the motivation I need when I am doubting myself with the future of my career.
Philip, I feel like this channel (and this video specifically) is a gem in an ocean of garbage on YT. For someone younger like me to be able to hear the perspective of someone with a lifetime of experience and be walked through their career is priceless. The younger generation needs to have more of these conversations with people who have been through it. Thank you for sharing! Me subscribing and liking your channel and videos still isn't a sufficient enough thank you.
Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write such a supportive and kind comment. I am so happy that you are enjoying the videos I am sharing - and have not be entirely swallowed up by the cult of youth/drek on YT...lol.. As I mentioned, this one was a bit different for me. Much more personal - and to be honest a little scary as far as being authentic and sharing some deeper stuff and personal POVs. Your comment is a really nice way to end a very busy week at my agency - I hope you are having an awesome creative journey yourself - and I hope to see you back around in the comments.
Just found this during quarantine and loved the message! Change does bring opportunity and I am reminding myself of that every day in my current job search. It's important to be open to all potential opportunities. Thank you!
Jodie R, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Faizah, Thanks so much! Well then, I have an idea for you! ~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Love your video and in my case let me tell you my story. I have 31 years old and I have a degree in Biological Sciences. Since I was a kid I always love nature and drawing. Unfortunately in my country being a scientist and live from research is quite impossible because the lasts goverments here made epic mistakes. I got my degree on 2014 and I worked for free for 3 years trying to get a schollarship for my PHD. I never get it so I couldnt start my PHD , that means no economical support for me (you can make the PHD for free, but come on ... 5 years working for free? no sir) So at the beginning of this year I started a BIG crisis in my life, I had 30 years old, no job, no money and the career that took me 8 years of my life was a total dead end... I was in my darkest hour, I cried a lot, I get depressed and I didnt know what to do with my life. Thankfully my mom asked me "why dont you start some carrer related to drawing?, you love drawing". So after a lot of tears I started a digital illustration classes on April and now on August I gonna start the Graphic Designer career. Also in this meantime being an unemployed I was contacted by Teepublic to join as a designer for their products and gaining some money with that. So yes, life has very dark and bright moments, but the key is to keep fighting and take those dark moments as weapons for change. Fear is but the precursor to valor. Thanks again for the videos, really encouraging.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. It very inspiring! Is that quote yours?: "Fear is but the precursor to valor."? or is it said by someone else you are quoting? It's amazing - and I want to put it in my brand•muse newsletter - let me know - and keep chasing your dreams.
Thank you so much for the answer ♥. The quote is not mine (but I say it to myself when Im in some crisis lol) I took it from the last episode of "Trollhunters", a tv show made by Dreamsworks, is on Netflix right now. The quote says like this " Destiny is a gift. Never forget that fear is but the precursor to valor. That to strive and triumph in the face of fear is what it means to be a hero. Dont think, become"
Hi Philip, this video was amazing. I'm 33 year old right now and i'm on a persuit for a reinvention of my work and how i manage my freelance career. The video was really inspiring, thank you!
Rodolfo - you are exactly the age when I STARTED doing design and put my fine art on hold. You can do it - continuous reinvention - evolution is the key.
Just came upon this content now even after almost two years of you posting it, but I really needed it as I am currently going through the so called 'pain' aspect of my career and of where I want to go. Cheers Philip!
Hey RodC, You'll get through it. The info in this video is timeless - we all will and do go through career "web" changes. Your web will get stronger because of this - it just doesn't feel like it right now.
Hey Jason, Thanks for coming to my LIVE the other day! I'm glad you liked this one. It was one of my first - more informal videos...tried to get a little more personal and transparent about my journey.
Such an important video man! A lot of good thoughts in here and it is always inspiring to hear about other peoples carreer. Success is not a straight line. Word!
Thanks for sharing. Its alwaysbgreat to hear about the time and effort it takes to get to where you're trully content with life. Sometimes we're too ok impatient or shortsighted. Zooming out is always important
I like people's stories. They motivate me, show a different angle and I can think about what I would do if I were in their shoes. Thanks for sharing yours.
@@PhilipVanDusen Oh, Its nice of you noticing! Time has been short. I'm working harder and harder and not making the money I want or deserve for it. So I'm growing some ideas to work less and be paid more and you will help me a lot in this process. I ' ve got 9 videos of yours, carefully selected, on my playlist for this weekend. I feel like I am stealing from you. hehe I need to overcome this and be or pretend to be more like a bad guy cause being too nice is putting me in troubles lately. Again, Thank you so much.
@@MroMroMarc Mro, I also offer creative professional coaching if you would be ever interested in that, just as an FYI. Here's a link to learn more: philipvandusen.com/oneonone
Thank you! I really needed to hear your story today. I’ve been a designer since PS1 and learnt the craft at the knees of established art and creative directors, more of an apprenticeship than going to art school (and some AD’s/CD’s were fabulous - some not so). When I had my kids I no longer felt that I fitted into the agency life, although I loved it, the dirty looks for leaving at my contractual hours took their toll and I left advertising. Now, I find myself intrigued and interested in Content creation - a few years back I had no interest at all in anything to do with the web. Your words and journey have given me hope, direction and inspiration. Thank you!! Career 5.0 underway 😊
Love it- Career 5.0 - I'm in the same boat. The lifestyle choices you made sound like they were the right ones for you. Advertising in particular is brutal in the work/life balance department. Certainly- as you learned - NOT family friendly. Content Creation has changed my life - like, totally. Thought leadership is a lot fo work - don't be fooled - but the payoff if huge if you stick with it.
Brilliant, useful and well timed video. I left a long career and changed direction entirely a few years ago and although I enjoy my new ‘life’ I struggle with feeling isolated - you are a great mentor: I will take your golden advice to pay attention to what I hate/don’t like to do, and see potential opportunities and enjoy the journey. Great words of wisdom and very interesting to hear your journey. Thank you sir. X
Sue, You're very welcome. Happy you find me to be mentor-ful! lol. You grabbed one of the most important points in the video I think - the paying attention to what you don't like/avoid - that's an important one and sooooo instructive.
I am jobless now. This video contents show me the path where to direct my journey. Truly helpfull your service. One of another great video to me Many thanks and god bless you.!
Such an inspiration 🤩Can't even tell you how much I appreciate you making this video. There's not a lot of social and emotional support for designers and artists, and this was the validation that I needed that I'm finally headed down the right path for me. Explaining why I needed validation in the first place is a whole other psychological issue.
Hey Jen, Thanks for your shout-out on FB , by the way! Hey, don't beat yourself up - we ALL need validation sometimes. Happy to provide emotional support in any way I can - I've seen a lot and been through a lot. I'm glad you liked this "longer-form" video - I wasn't sure how it was going to go over - but the response has been awesome. So....more to come.
Thank you. I really needed to hear this right now. I left the corporate world a few years ago and have been working independently since then, but now I'm headed back and I am struggling with feelings of failure even though I've been pretty successful (I just need a change, that success has come at a cost). In truth I know I will end up making more money and having more free time to focus on my passions without the pressure of having to "make a living". I'm trying to embrace this new direction and am focussing on the positive aspects of this change. I'm encouraged by your story. I am still young (early 30's) and could always go independent again after a few years once some of my self-driven projects gain traction. Thank you for sharing.
Steedan, Thanks for sharing a bit of YOUR story with me. I get it! You are still young - there are a lot of twists in a great career and some don't even make sense when they are happening. You're right you can ALWAYS go back to being independent. Just don't let your personal brand disappear - try to keep it up to date - so if you DO have to go back you aren't starting from scratch like I was. Trying to share the struggles to hopefully lessen those of others...
Thank you Philip, I will definitely keep my own brand up to date as you suggest. I see this as a temporary move and do not want to start from scratch again.
Absolute Gold! Thank you for being so generous with your time and sharing your experiences with all of us. Will definitely need to watch this again, many many good points.
@@PhilipVanDusen wow, didn't expect a reply! Definitely checking out your videos. I'm a new graphic designer, and I'm going to be applying for jobs real soon. Thanks for everything Philip!
Thanks taufiqz1! Make sure to check out my video about interviewing skills for creative professionals. I had a viewer comment he got a job the day after he watched it and used what I said in the interview!
Janne- thanks for the feedback on this one - it was a different format, length and topic for me. I'm really glad you gave it a thumbs up - I was curious how it would be received.
This is the second time I have watched this message and I think I learnt more from it this time - not just career lessons, life lessons too. Thank you!!
Another extremely detailed and thorough video. It just sorted a lot of confusions inside my head !! Just loved it ! So many times even I have pondered over age factor that you mentioned and your life experience just gave me so much positive feeling about my own life. Even though I do think an uncertain creative job does take a toll on personal life in many ways and often financial difficulties delay important life decisions but at the end of the day I guess its all part of a journey. Thank you.
Kabla - great synopsis of the video - you really took away what I was hoping to communicate! Enjoy the journey - work hard - it is never too late to pivot. So good to see you back in the comments!
Philip, thank you so much for this video, it is so interesting and inspiring to me to listen to your story! I also looove your trend-videos, really great and inspiring!! I am 30 now and I get sometimes that feeling of not having figured it out yet and instead of working on becoming an 'expert' in one thing, I tend to be all over the place! I get these, almost obsessive, phases....like really getting into something for a realtively short while (between a couple of months up to a couple of years) like filmmaking, then documentary, then photography, then graphic design, then multimedia, then animation, then VJing, then yoga and meditation, then mandalas, then crafting, dream catchers, macrame, knitting, crocheting, mosaic art, social media, seo, webdesign....all of these I've visited and dipped into them with passion but for a limited amount of time, which leaves me at a place like I'm a beginner in all of them and nowhere really an 'expert'...The common thread is being creative and creating, that's it really...I actually got two bachelor degrees - one in theatre, film and media studies (Bacc.art) and one in A/V media engineering (BSc) and since then I'm struggling around with making a living...Right now I'm since a short while a mother, I work for an agency and still I just need to figure out how to do things effectively...You've mentioned things that really help to take away some pressure - especially the one of being open to change, accepting it, looking again at things that one 'hates'. Have you also ever had that feeling of 'being all over the place'? Any advice on how to turn it into a good one? Thank you again for the insight into your life, it definitley helped to make me feel more at ease not losing hope!
Hey Anna, Thanks for sharing your story. I am actually going to be doing a video on just what you were describing: being a multi-creative. Is it a blessing or a curse? Most creative people are not only creative in a single area of their lives. But it can get extreme if your interests become too fractured and you just ping-pong form one thing to another. There is a period in life where a lot of experimentation makes sense - to find what you're passionate about - or have real talent in. But then there comes a time when you have to settle down and pick one or two to focus on intently. Personally I am also a musician and there came a time in my life where I had to make the decision that music would always be just my creative "hobby" and an additional outlet. I also had to put down my paints and get a career where I could make money - so fine art was shelved for 30 years (I am just now taking it back up) so I could focus and excel at something. Closing the door on on a few things that are only serving to fracture your attention is very painful at first, but in the long run you will have greater success because of it. Good luck with your decisions and with your creative journey!
That's great! Really looking forward to your video on multi-creatives! It feels to me that one important aspect is also to look closely what is needed most at the time and place you find yourself in, rather than only your passion. Because one might be really passionate about i.e. mosaic art but then have also a passion about webdesign and it seems as if one might be a little more in demand :). But then of course there's also the aspect of competition one needs to consider. It's all not so easy :). I find it most rewarding when I feel that my service has really made the other person happy, then I almost don't care what I did :D.
This was a wonderful video! Full of inspirational messages for any young (or slightly older) professional. I especially enjoyed the moments you shared involving dramatic shifts - from working at a global design firm to running your own agency. I love this channel! Thank you again for taking the time to share your journey.
Such an enlightening insight. I'm very much at a watershed moment in my career and about to make a fundamental change. It's scary. I think you're advice could well have come at just the right time for me. Thanks Phil.
Mohamed, There is a great quote: "Pain equals the distance between the way things are and the way you want them to be." Pain signals growth and change - and change signals opportunity!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad that you shared your backstory here. I'm 46 and I'm currently working on my own art career. So it is absolutely never too late. Thank you for this video.
Hi Philip, many thks for this video , that I see was recorded 5 yrs ago but I discover it right now, and also discover that you had a short expérience in southern france (where I live). This video, as well as others that I watched from you, are very much encouraging and supporting, helping to move forward and stick to one's dream and project. Alors merci beaucoup vraiment. Thomas
Dino! Where you been dude? Missed you! Glad you liked this one - it was a bit different for me. I'd be really interested to know if you liked the longer format.
Hello Philip , just noticed, that my life path looks similar to yours 😀😀😀. I’ve started as an digital artist, then shifted to graphic design, then I’ve been managing one big brand, due to circumstances I had to start my life from the beginning, and I’ve decided to be a freelance brand and visual designer, almost 8 years I’ve been working in this direction, and few weeks ago I’ve decided to start a T-shirt company 😀😀
Mikhail, yes, it sounds like we have a lot in common with our journeys. Apparel is a very hard industry - don't be fooled - very low margins and you have to do a ton of volume to make any money. So do your business plan homework and run the numbers. That is advice from someone who has been there - as a solo T-shirt biz owner as well as someone with 15 years in the fashion industry running a $700M year Graphic T-shirt division. But - all that said - not to be a downer, it's not impossible - you just gotta do your homework and go in with a realistic understanding of the business and $ side of the category.
I am going to watch more of your videos now, lots of good stuff, thank you so much. Perfect for me right now, planning to build a personal brand / small company
Marcus, glad to have you here. If you need help building your brand reach out to me at philipvandusen.com - I work with a lot of entrepreneurial startups - who are focused on building a personal brand presence.
Hi from New Zealand Philip! This is a great video and a refreshing look at how you've got where you are. I didn't discover Graphic Design until I was 26 and in the last 9 years since qualifying I've had many different changes trying to find my niche. I am now self-employed and loving it. My only concern is because I am self-employed I worry about being left behind on updating my skills and technology as it is so hard keep up with all the technological advancements, let alone staying current with design trends! Suggestions on how to stay current in a fast moving world would be a great video!
Steph, That IS a great idea for a video. my suggestion to you - Join a mastermind. Solo employment is VERY isolating. It was a huge adjustment for me. Masterminds have changed my life and massively sped up my learning and keeping up to date on tech and trends. I've done a video masterminds - check it out: th-cam.com/video/aXKx7k7Ur4Y/w-d-xo.html If you can't find an existing one in your physical area - start your own - do a Zoom video chat mastermind.
Jojo , So glad you found it when you did! Happy to be of service. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
My god so much loss... I don't no how I made it this far. I really don't know what makes me continue to strive for this design thing. But I do and I do it daily. Thanks for that inspiring info.
Such a great video and message Philip. I have always thought resilience is such a great quality to have to help with change and embrace it. Thanks for sharing your story.
Aisha, still got my agency to run- doin the best I can. I wanted to see what the reaction to this longer, more personal video would be...its very different for me...
Thank you for sharing!! It’s helpful to hear the ups & downs another has gone through. Just wish I could sit with you over coffee and pick your brain even more haha.
Thank You! This video was right on, and I appreciate very much that you shared the details of you journey.. it was exactly what I needed to hear today. 😍
Martina, I'm happy I set you on the right foot for your day. Check out the rest of my catalog - lots of inspiring stuff there - although this one was a bit more personal - and longer - than my others!
Its entertaining to watch several quick bulletpoints, but as it is with food, its hard to digest and receive nutrients from something so pure. This kind of talk touched and influenced me so much more, because of emotional experience that you shared, it opened up a way to understanding their nature. Its always hardest to change yourself, to break the wall of mindset and be optimistic about whatever is coming. But when life is so short, there can only be so much excitement in it. Hope to see more of those, Keep up the great work.
Nice video, something a bit different and great motivation. I feel like I am very hard on myself sometimes and need to appreciate my journey more so I'm going to make an effort in that regard. Thank you for your advice!
Sye, most creatives (contrary to what the world thinks - that we are all a bunch of arty-farty types) are some of the hardest working - and hardest on themselves. We got to learn to enjoy the journey! Glad you liked the vid.
This is a great video. I can relate in many ways, I was also originally a fine artist (painter), and have also been a musician throughout my life. I recently discovered your videos and found great information in them. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Nana, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Fantastic Video - Just what I needed, I'm coming out of a music career after 10+ years as a professional bass player! I'm 35 & have just started to pick up the camera again looking to push my photography & maybe looking to get into design & study next year... Never to late! lol - Just gotta keep going!!!
Grant, great news. Then I have about 100 videos you should watch, LOL. Lots of stuff in my back catalog that will help you build a new personal brand around your new creative focus and build a reputation and audience in your new 'space'. Best of luck on your creative journey and I hope to see you back in the comments. - NEVER too late.
Thanks man! :) Yes I have been binge watching your channel!!! LOL... I really enjoyed the 2018 Design Trends Video - Really inspiring & gave me tonnes of ideas :) Thanks again ... & I'll be follwing for sure!!! :) Grant...
And my career is happening just like yours. Thought I am a great painter(still think I am). Started teaching and now working as a fashion designer and having great interest in web and graphic design n thinking about shifting to graphic as fashion is not able to pay my bills very well
LOVE, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Anthony, Absolutely! Get your hands dirty and do the work and never rest on your laurels. And expect change - because it WILL come. Whether you plan it or not. And when it does - treat it as an opportunity to evolve.
matteo, Great to have you here now! It's never too late - all my videos from the past are on my video list on my channel - now, go back and check out all the other videos in my catalog! There's tons of great stuff there!
Alexey Ershov, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Hanju, You are very welcome. I've been trying to share more personal history so folks can benefit from it - in addition to my regular topical posts. I appreciate your noticing.
Hi Phil, I'm a relatively new subscriber to your channel, but I have to say that I like it a lot. This video comes at a time in my life very similar to what you tell. After 15 years in a beauty corporation, as a graphic designer and then as an art director, I was fired 4 days ago. I'm trying to deal with this, but, as you say in your video, I'm not prepared, I do not have a portfolio, in short, I'm starting from scratch, I'm 42 years old ... as you'll see I really identify with your story. What advice could you give me to start over?
Sorry to hear about your lay-off. I've been laid off from 3 of my last 4 positions. 2 because of business/revenue down-turns ( the most expensive people go first..) and once because of a corporate restructuring. It sucks but you can bounce back. But it gets harder as you get older and some industries (beauty for one - fashion is another) are very age-ist. If you want some professional guidance I offer creative career coaching and personal branding advice, you can see what I offer here: philipvandusen.com/oneonone/ There is so much to cover - it is hard to answer your YT question, but start with mapping a picture of what you want to be doing first. Take a little time of real self-discovery - that will drive everything else. But certainly gathering your work in an online portfolio and setting up a website and social media presences (be choiceful - not too many platforms) are top priorities.
Hello Phil, thanks for responding so fast :). It actually sucks, but I'm very optimistic, I'm taking it as an opportunity. Thanks for your offer, your advice would be ideal, but for now I could not afford it, I live in Colombia and the change of currency makes it expensive. However your words of encouragement and the small advice you gave me are very valuable, I'll start from there. Thanks again, and I'll keep watching you on your channel.
i needed some creative grey hair guy career advice, thank you Phillip🙏 growing grey hair during this pandemic been unsettling.
Jorge, I hope you got what you needed!😎
Hi Philip.... Wow, just when I thought I was the only one going through all these emotions I stumble across this video. You will never know how much this has helped me. I have been recently laid off and advanced in years like yourself and this has given me back my self belief. Thank you
John, you aren't alone - and I feel your pain. I've been laid off 3 times in my career - once in a reorganization of a company I'd been with 11 years. It never gets easier, but no matter what, you can bounce back - the direction may be slightly different than what it was, but our careers are meant to evolve over time - you just have to keep learning, growing and being open to change. - also if you need creative professional career coaching (if you are in that category/field) I do that sort of one-on-one work - you can book appointments on my website in the description. Hope to see you back in the comments either way. You can do it John!
I too struggle with artist side of me and the side who is an employee. It often feels like the employers just need to get the work done from you without caring (which they don't have to either) the artistic aspect of a design. You are not satisfied but you are getting paid which is important to survive. Its encouraging to watch your videos sir. Gives me the motivation I need when I am doubting myself with the future of my career.
You rock Sushmita! You can do it! Stay inspired - the creative professions are hard, but definitely worth the effort.
Philip, I feel like this channel (and this video specifically) is a gem in an ocean of garbage on YT. For someone younger like me to be able to hear the perspective of someone with a lifetime of experience and be walked through their career is priceless. The younger generation needs to have more of these conversations with people who have been through it. Thank you for sharing! Me subscribing and liking your channel and videos still isn't a sufficient enough thank you.
Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write such a supportive and kind comment. I am so happy that you are enjoying the videos I am sharing - and have not be entirely swallowed up by the cult of youth/drek on YT...lol.. As I mentioned, this one was a bit different for me. Much more personal - and to be honest a little scary as far as being authentic and sharing some deeper stuff and personal POVs. Your comment is a really nice way to end a very busy week at my agency - I hope you are having an awesome creative journey yourself - and I hope to see you back around in the comments.
Just found this during quarantine and loved the message! Change does bring opportunity and I am reminding myself of that every day in my current job search. It's important to be open to all potential opportunities. Thank you!
Jodie R, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
@@PhilipVanDusen Sure!
....I needed to hear this today. Lots of takeaways for me. Thanks for sharing your story, Philip.
Thanks for watching it Noel - glad I could provide a lift!
I’m with Paul:)
You have no idea how much your talks motivate me. Thank you is not enough!
Faizah, Thanks so much! Well then, I have an idea for you! ~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
@@PhilipVanDusen Done!
You are so inspiring! When you speak you remind me of a wise Native American
Vanessa, that's one I haven't heard before..!
Love your video and in my case let me tell you my story. I have 31 years old and I have a degree in Biological Sciences. Since I was a kid I always love nature and drawing. Unfortunately in my country being a scientist and live from research is quite impossible because the lasts goverments here made epic mistakes. I got my degree on 2014 and I worked for free for 3 years trying to get a schollarship for my PHD. I never get it so I couldnt start my PHD , that means no economical support for me (you can make the PHD for free, but come on ... 5 years working for free? no sir) So at the beginning of this year I started a BIG crisis in my life, I had 30 years old, no job, no money and the career that took me 8 years of my life was a total dead end... I was in my darkest hour, I cried a lot, I get depressed and I didnt know what to do with my life. Thankfully my mom asked me "why dont you start some carrer related to drawing?, you love drawing". So after a lot of tears I started a digital illustration classes on April and now on August I gonna start the Graphic Designer career. Also in this meantime being an unemployed I was contacted by Teepublic to join as a designer for their products and gaining some money with that. So yes, life has very dark and bright moments, but the key is to keep fighting and take those dark moments as weapons for change. Fear is but the precursor to valor. Thanks again for the videos, really encouraging.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. It very inspiring! Is that quote yours?: "Fear is but the precursor to valor."? or is it said by someone else you are quoting? It's amazing - and I want to put it in my brand•muse newsletter - let me know - and keep chasing your dreams.
Thank you so much for the answer ♥. The quote is not mine (but I say it to myself when Im in some crisis lol) I took it from the last episode of "Trollhunters", a tv show made by Dreamsworks, is on Netflix right now. The quote says like this " Destiny is a gift. Never forget that fear is but the precursor to valor. That to strive and triumph in the face of fear is what it means to be a hero. Dont think, become"
Thanks! Got it. Love it.
you are welcome ♥
Hi Philip, this video was amazing. I'm 33 year old right now and i'm on a persuit for a reinvention of my work and how i manage my freelance career. The video was really inspiring, thank you!
Rodolfo - you are exactly the age when I STARTED doing design and put my fine art on hold. You can do it - continuous reinvention - evolution is the key.
Thank you Philip!
You're the man, Philip! Thanks for this story. I needed to hear this. Wish you more success.
Hey Lou, Thanks man - I'm glad you liked it. This vid was a different one for me...
Just came upon this content now even after almost two years of you posting it, but I really needed it as I am currently going through the so called 'pain' aspect of my career and of where I want to go. Cheers Philip!
Hey RodC, You'll get through it. The info in this video is timeless - we all will and do go through career "web" changes. Your web will get stronger because of this - it just doesn't feel like it right now.
@@PhilipVanDusen Thanks for the reply Philip. It's a slow process process but I'm definitely starting to find direction.
Thanks for sharing your story Phillip! There were SO many nuggets of wisdom packed in this great video. Much appreciated!!!
Hey Jason, Thanks for coming to my LIVE the other day! I'm glad you liked this one. It was one of my first - more informal videos...tried to get a little more personal and transparent about my journey.
Such an important video man! A lot of good thoughts in here and it is always inspiring to hear about other peoples carreer. Success is not a straight line. Word!
Amit, How are you! Did I tell you lately your work is awesome? Gotta enjoy the journey (as I'm sure you will of you head out West).
Thanks for sharing your experience, lessons & journey.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing. Its alwaysbgreat to hear about the time and effort it takes to get to where you're trully content with life. Sometimes we're too ok impatient or shortsighted. Zooming out is always important
Arash, Don't get me wrong - I'm never contented - I'm always hustling - now more than ever.
I like people's stories. They motivate me, show a different angle and I can think about what I would do if I were in their shoes. Thanks for sharing yours.
Mro - good to see you found this video too. and good to see you back in the comment again!
@@PhilipVanDusen Oh, Its nice of you noticing! Time has been short. I'm working harder and harder and not making the money I want or deserve for it. So I'm growing some ideas to work less and be paid more and you will help me a lot in this process. I ' ve got 9 videos of yours, carefully selected, on my playlist for this weekend. I feel like I am stealing from you. hehe I need to overcome this and be or pretend to be more like a bad guy cause being too nice is putting me in troubles lately. Again, Thank you so much.
@@MroMroMarc Mro, I also offer creative professional coaching if you would be ever interested in that, just as an FYI. Here's a link to learn more: philipvandusen.com/oneonone
thanks you for sharing your experience. philip, these words are very wise. thank you very much.
You are very welcome
Thank you for taking the time to share this. It was very inspiring and encouraging.
Uzo, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Thank you very much Philip, very insightful and helpful! Great tips and pieces of wisdom!
Thank you. Nice message, bless you and good luck with everything
Thanks Jennefer! You too!
“Seeking means to have a goal, but finding means to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal" Siddharta
Palak - I love that quote. I'm going to use it in my newsletter....I hope you're subscribed.
Thank you! I really needed to hear your story today. I’ve been a designer since PS1 and learnt the craft at the knees of established art and creative directors, more of an apprenticeship than going to art school (and some AD’s/CD’s were fabulous - some not so). When I had my kids I no longer felt that I fitted into the agency life, although I loved it, the dirty looks for leaving at my contractual hours took their toll and I left advertising. Now, I find myself intrigued and interested in Content creation - a few years back I had no interest at all in anything to do with the web.
Your words and journey have given me hope, direction and inspiration. Thank you!!
Career 5.0 underway 😊
Love it- Career 5.0 - I'm in the same boat. The lifestyle choices you made sound like they were the right ones for you. Advertising in particular is brutal in the work/life balance department. Certainly- as you learned - NOT family friendly. Content Creation has changed my life - like, totally. Thought leadership is a lot fo work - don't be fooled - but the payoff if huge if you stick with it.
Philip VanDusen thank you!
Brilliant, useful and well timed video. I left a long career and changed direction entirely a few years ago and although I enjoy my new ‘life’ I struggle with feeling isolated - you are a great mentor: I will take your golden advice to pay attention to what I hate/don’t like to do, and see potential opportunities and enjoy the journey.
Great words of wisdom and very interesting to hear your journey.
Thank you sir. X
Sue, You're very welcome. Happy you find me to be mentor-ful! lol. You grabbed one of the most important points in the video I think - the paying attention to what you don't like/avoid - that's an important one and sooooo instructive.
I am jobless now. This video contents show me the path where to direct my journey. Truly helpfull your service. One of another great video to me Many thanks and god bless you.!
WBandu Media, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Such an inspiration 🤩Can't even tell you how much I appreciate you making this video. There's not a lot of social and emotional support for designers and artists, and this was the validation that I needed that I'm finally headed down the right path for me. Explaining why I needed validation in the first place is a whole other psychological issue.
Hey Jen, Thanks for your shout-out on FB , by the way! Hey, don't beat yourself up - we ALL need validation sometimes. Happy to provide emotional support in any way I can - I've seen a lot and been through a lot. I'm glad you liked this "longer-form" video - I wasn't sure how it was going to go over - but the response has been awesome. So....more to come.
Looking forward to it!
I really appreciate THIS video! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! This is really helping me!
Thanks Christian! Glad to help.
Thank you. I really needed to hear this right now. I left the corporate world a few years ago and have been working independently since then, but now I'm headed back and I am struggling with feelings of failure even though I've been pretty successful (I just need a change, that success has come at a cost). In truth I know I will end up making more money and having more free time to focus on my passions without the pressure of having to "make a living". I'm trying to embrace this new direction and am focussing on the positive aspects of this change. I'm encouraged by your story. I am still young (early 30's) and could always go independent again after a few years once some of my self-driven projects gain traction. Thank you for sharing.
Steedan, Thanks for sharing a bit of YOUR story with me. I get it! You are still young - there are a lot of twists in a great career and some don't even make sense when they are happening. You're right you can ALWAYS go back to being independent. Just don't let your personal brand disappear - try to keep it up to date - so if you DO have to go back you aren't starting from scratch like I was. Trying to share the struggles to hopefully lessen those of others...
Thank you Philip, I will definitely keep my own brand up to date as you suggest. I see this as a temporary move and do not want to start from scratch again.
Absolute Gold! Thank you for being so generous with your time and sharing your experiences with all of us. Will definitely need to watch this again, many many good points.
taufiqz1, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
@@PhilipVanDusen wow, didn't expect a reply! Definitely checking out your videos. I'm a new graphic designer, and I'm going to be applying for jobs real soon. Thanks for everything Philip!
Thanks taufiqz1! Make sure to check out my video about interviewing skills for creative professionals. I had a viewer comment he got a job the day after he watched it and used what I said in the interview!
Such an honest, humane episode. This is one I will watch again!
Janne- thanks for the feedback on this one - it was a different format, length and topic for me. I'm really glad you gave it a thumbs up - I was curious how it would be received.
This is the second time I have watched this message and I think I learnt more from it this time - not just career lessons, life lessons too. Thank you!!
You rock nz! Thanks for the multiple views!
Thank u for sharing, never waste any minute to watch your video.
Cool. I try to deliver value fast!
Very inspiring story. It seems you’re a natural teacher and at this stage of your life you have some valuable lessons to impart. Thank you!
Thanks Laura - great to see you here!
Truly your story is experience based great story with shining.
You say lot to get from it to ours. I truly like it.
WBandu Media, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Another extremely detailed and thorough video. It just sorted a lot of confusions inside my head !! Just loved it ! So many times even I have pondered over age factor that you mentioned and your life experience just gave me so much positive feeling about my own life. Even though I do think an uncertain creative job does take a toll on personal life in many ways and often financial difficulties delay important life decisions but at the end of the day I guess its all part of a journey. Thank you.
Kabla - great synopsis of the video - you really took away what I was hoping to communicate! Enjoy the journey - work hard - it is never too late to pivot. So good to see you back in the comments!
Philip, thank you so much for this video, it is so interesting and inspiring to me to listen to your story! I also looove your trend-videos, really great and inspiring!! I am 30 now and I get sometimes that feeling of not having figured it out yet and instead of working on becoming an 'expert' in one thing, I tend to be all over the place! I get these, almost obsessive, phases....like really getting into something for a realtively short while (between a couple of months up to a couple of years) like filmmaking, then documentary, then photography, then graphic design, then multimedia, then animation, then VJing, then yoga and meditation, then mandalas, then crafting, dream catchers, macrame, knitting, crocheting, mosaic art, social media, seo, webdesign....all of these I've visited and dipped into them with passion but for a limited amount of time, which leaves me at a place like I'm a beginner in all of them and nowhere really an 'expert'...The common thread is being creative and creating, that's it really...I actually got two bachelor degrees - one in theatre, film and media studies (Bacc.art) and one in A/V media engineering (BSc) and since then I'm struggling around with making a living...Right now I'm since a short while a mother, I work for an agency and still I just need to figure out how to do things effectively...You've mentioned things that really help to take away some pressure - especially the one of being open to change, accepting it, looking again at things that one 'hates'. Have you also ever had that feeling of 'being all over the place'? Any advice on how to turn it into a good one? Thank you again for the insight into your life, it definitley helped to make me feel more at ease not losing hope!
Hey Anna,
Thanks for sharing your story. I am actually going to be doing a video on just what you were describing: being a multi-creative. Is it a blessing or a curse? Most creative people are not only creative in a single area of their lives. But it can get extreme if your interests become too fractured and you just ping-pong form one thing to another. There is a period in life where a lot of experimentation makes sense - to find what you're passionate about - or have real talent in. But then there comes a time when you have to settle down and pick one or two to focus on intently. Personally I am also a musician and there came a time in my life where I had to make the decision that music would always be just my creative "hobby" and an additional outlet. I also had to put down my paints and get a career where I could make money - so fine art was shelved for 30 years (I am just now taking it back up) so I could focus and excel at something. Closing the door on on a few things that are only serving to fracture your attention is very painful at first, but in the long run you will have greater success because of it. Good luck with your decisions and with your creative journey!
That's great! Really looking forward to your video on multi-creatives! It feels to me that one important aspect is also to look closely what is needed most at the time and place you find yourself in, rather than only your passion. Because one might be really passionate about i.e. mosaic art but then have also a passion about webdesign and it seems as if one might be a little more in demand :). But then of course there's also the aspect of competition one needs to consider. It's all not so easy :). I find it most rewarding when I feel that my service has really made the other person happy, then I almost don't care what I did :D.
This was a wonderful video! Full of inspirational messages for any young (or slightly older) professional. I especially enjoyed the moments you shared involving dramatic shifts - from working at a global design firm to running your own agency. I love this channel! Thank you again for taking the time to share your journey.
Joel - I'm glad you liked it. I decided to get a little more personal in this one - and it seems you guys liked it - so...more to come.
Such an enlightening insight. I'm very much at a watershed moment in my career and about to make a fundamental change. It's scary. I think you're advice could well have come at just the right time for me. Thanks Phil.
Thanks Kashif happy to help! Good luck in your change!
Thanks so much for sharing. Hearing your story was very helpful to me personally.
TLC, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Thank you so much Philip, this is a very helpful vlog, am feeling pain now so change and opportunity are coming..........
Mohamed, There is a great quote: "Pain equals the distance between the way things are and the way you want them to be." Pain signals growth and change - and change signals opportunity!
Thank you for sharing, Philip!
It's great to know more about you and your background. Very inspiring video 👍🏼
Thanks Maximilian!
I read those big books on Photoshop and Freehand in those early days, makes a big difference to do the tutorials
Wayne...Freehand! I hadn't heard that word in ages...LOL
I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad that you shared your backstory here. I'm 46 and I'm currently working on my own art career. So it is absolutely never too late. Thank you for this video.
Andre - go for it. Chapter 2 can be awesome!
Hi Philip, many thks for this video , that I see was recorded 5 yrs ago but I discover it right now, and also discover that you had a short expérience in southern france (where I live). This video, as well as others that I watched from you, are very much encouraging and supporting, helping to move forward and stick to one's dream and project. Alors merci beaucoup vraiment. Thomas
Namaste 🙏 Philip. Thanks for sharing this encouraging video...very helpful video. Keep rocking and keep enlightening us.
You rock Sachin!
Great to learn all of this about you and your takes on live changes. I hope you have a great week
Dino! Where you been dude? Missed you! Glad you liked this one - it was a bit different for me. I'd be really interested to know if you liked the longer format.
Hello Philip , just noticed, that my life path looks similar to yours 😀😀😀. I’ve started as an digital artist, then shifted to graphic design, then I’ve been managing one big brand, due to circumstances I had to start my life from the beginning, and I’ve decided to be a freelance brand and visual designer, almost 8 years I’ve been working in this direction, and few weeks ago I’ve decided to start a T-shirt company 😀😀
Mikhail, yes, it sounds like we have a lot in common with our journeys. Apparel is a very hard industry - don't be fooled - very low margins and you have to do a ton of volume to make any money. So do your business plan homework and run the numbers. That is advice from someone who has been there - as a solo T-shirt biz owner as well as someone with 15 years in the fashion industry running a $700M year Graphic T-shirt division. But - all that said - not to be a downer, it's not impossible - you just gotta do your homework and go in with a realistic understanding of the business and $ side of the category.
Great video, thank you again for sending the link this helped a lot.
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may god give this courage to everyone ,thanks for sharying
You rock Komal! Thanks for the support!!
I am going to watch more of your videos now, lots of good stuff, thank you so much. Perfect for me right now, planning to build a personal brand / small company
Marcus, glad to have you here. If you need help building your brand reach out to me at philipvandusen.com - I work with a lot of entrepreneurial startups - who are focused on building a personal brand presence.
Really good video Philip, it's important to talk about life. Because before being Designers we are human beings
Agreed!
Thank you for sharing. I believe the best is yet to come, and it is good to hear from other experienced creators who are living the dream. ⭐️
You rock Alison ⭐️!
Thank for your video 'it's never too late' make it happens in life and back up ✌
Fish Fan, so true. NEVER too late.
💓 So much wisdom and encouragement in this video. Thank you!
Stephanie - thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed my ramblings...;-)
Hi from New Zealand Philip! This is a great video and a refreshing look at how you've got where you are. I didn't discover Graphic Design until I was 26 and in the last 9 years since qualifying I've had many different changes trying to find my niche. I am now self-employed and loving it. My only concern is because I am self-employed I worry about being left behind on updating my skills and technology as it is so hard keep up with all the technological advancements, let alone staying current with design trends! Suggestions on how to stay current in a fast moving world would be a great video!
Steph, That IS a great idea for a video. my suggestion to you - Join a mastermind. Solo employment is VERY isolating. It was a huge adjustment for me. Masterminds have changed my life and massively sped up my learning and keeping up to date on tech and trends. I've done a video masterminds - check it out: th-cam.com/video/aXKx7k7Ur4Y/w-d-xo.html If you can't find an existing one in your physical area - start your own - do a Zoom video chat mastermind.
Wow. So informative and Positive vibes. Thank you Philip for the video.
My pleasure! Thanks Lily
That video came exactly in the right time. I'm actually struggling with a BIG career change after years inside university. Thank you!
Jojo , So glad you found it when you did! Happy to be of service. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
My god so much loss... I don't no how I made it this far. I really don't know what makes me continue to strive for this design thing. But I do and I do it daily. Thanks for that inspiring info.
One foot in front of the other jarmelo - every day. Showing up is half the battle won.
Philip VanDusen Yes sir.... Thank you.
Such a great video and message Philip. I have always thought resilience is such a great quality to have to help with change and embrace it. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks Amanda! Resiliance certainly isn't innate, it a callous that grows with friction!
I'd love to have you upload more frequently...love this :)
Aisha, still got my agency to run- doin the best I can. I wanted to see what the reaction to this longer, more personal video would be...its very different for me...
Love your approach though
Thank you for sharing!! It’s helpful to hear the ups & downs another has gone through. Just wish I could sit with you over coffee and pick your brain even more haha.
krystal, I do coaching if you're interested: philipvandusen.com/oneonone
Thank You! This video was right on, and I appreciate very much that you shared the details of you journey.. it was exactly what I needed to hear today. 😍
Martina, I'm happy I set you on the right foot for your day. Check out the rest of my catalog - lots of inspiring stuff there - although this one was a bit more personal - and longer - than my others!
101!!! Fantastic, we're all better for your sage pointers. Oh yes. Congratulations.
Thanks Bobby! Good to see you!
Its entertaining to watch several quick bulletpoints, but as it is with food, its hard to digest and receive nutrients from something so pure. This kind of talk touched and influenced me so much more, because of emotional experience that you shared, it opened up a way to understanding their nature. Its always hardest to change yourself, to break the wall of mindset and be optimistic about whatever is coming. But when life is so short, there can only be so much excitement in it. Hope to see more of those,
Keep up the great work.
artended, You're very welcome. Really great comment! Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Woweee. One of the best ones yet! I could listen to you all day lol.
Wow, thank you Zephyr!
Thank you for the advise it’s very informative and inspiring
Hi Ria! So glad you liked it! Come back and check out more of my videos!
Mate, I am so grateful for your stories and advice. really helped me a lot. Cheers!
Nice video, something a bit different and great motivation. I feel like I am very hard on myself sometimes and need to appreciate my journey more so I'm going to make an effort in that regard. Thank you for your advice!
Sye, most creatives (contrary to what the world thinks - that we are all a bunch of arty-farty types) are some of the hardest working - and hardest on themselves. We got to learn to enjoy the journey! Glad you liked the vid.
This video is a Gem 💎, give a lot of us HOPE. Thank you so much.
Thanks Imagicarolina! 🕉😎
Philip VanDusen 🤗💓
This is a great video. I can relate in many ways, I was also originally a fine artist (painter), and have also been a musician throughout my life. I recently discovered your videos and found great information in them. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Steve Riddle, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Thank you for sharing such inspiracional story
Very instructive
Nana, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Sure I will :)
Fantastic Video - Just what I needed, I'm coming out of a music career after 10+ years as a professional bass player! I'm 35 & have just started to pick up the camera again looking to push my photography & maybe looking to get into design & study next year... Never to late! lol - Just gotta keep going!!!
Grant, great news. Then I have about 100 videos you should watch, LOL. Lots of stuff in my back catalog that will help you build a new personal brand around your new creative focus and build a reputation and audience in your new 'space'. Best of luck on your creative journey and I hope to see you back in the comments. - NEVER too late.
Thanks man! :) Yes I have been binge watching your channel!!! LOL... I really enjoyed the 2018 Design Trends Video - Really inspiring & gave me tonnes of ideas :) Thanks again ... & I'll be follwing for sure!!! :) Grant...
great approach...I will be emailing! Just joined ......I’m so happy I found this fountain!!!!
Welcome aboard!
And my career is happening just like yours. Thought I am a great painter(still think I am). Started teaching and now working as a fashion designer and having great interest in web and graphic design n thinking about shifting to graphic as fashion is not able to pay my bills very well
Get into one of the bigger fashion retailers in corporate, like Old Navy, or Abercrombie- you'll be able to pay the bills!
@@PhilipVanDusen I live in Dubai sir. It's has been very difficult for me to crack into some cooperate company as here there are only few.
Thanks for this, great life lessons.
You rock Viking!
Thank You for sharing brother
LOVE, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
Very inspiring! Thank you!
Thanks Irinaki82!
You are my best TH-camr.. You really create awesome content and you really have a great experience... Keep going 💯
I will! Thanks!
This is excellent and encouraging advice. I'm glad I've found this video.
Olivia, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
This was incredibly inspiring. Thanks Philip!
Thanks defdac! I'm so happy you found it inspirational! More to come - keep tuning in.
Great honest video. Im inspired!
I appreciate that!
Thank you, this gives me hope.
There is always hope Eric! We're not dead until we're in the ground bud!
Food for thought ...
Francis, Glad you liked it. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
This is an awesome video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it Maria!
Thank you so much for your content!
You're welcome Carolina - I hope it helps provide a new and beneficial perspective for you.
Once again I'm inspired by your experience and candor. Thank you! My main takeaway is, get your hands dirty.
Anthony, Absolutely! Get your hands dirty and do the work and never rest on your laurels. And expect change - because it WILL come. Whether you plan it or not. And when it does - treat it as an opportunity to evolve.
Thank you Phil
Thanks Max!
Thank you for sharing 😎
You rock Sid! Good to see you man!🤘
thank u for your videos, very usefull and ispiring, im disappointed that I've discover u just now.
matteo, Great to have you here now! It's never too late - all my videos from the past are on my video list on my channel - now, go back and check out all the other videos in my catalog! There's tons of great stuff there!
@@PhilipVanDusen I began to do it for a while now, tons of great stuff for real! greetings from switzerland and I'll stay tuned
I'm new at your Chanel ,and I learned a lot.Thank you💕
Hey Ritchzha! Thanks so much for checking out my video! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Keep tuning in!
I'm so glad I found your channel.
I'm from Philippines, anyway.💕thank you for such a great idea of this field.
Inspiring as always, thank you Phil.
Hey Alain - good to see you again. Glad you liked it.
Some days I feel I am dying professionally but I tune in to your videos And feel energized each time. Thanks for what you’re doing.
@@alaindubois7552 Thanks Alain - that means a lot to me. Glad I'm inspiring you!
Thanks, great insight)
Alexey Ershov, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!
thank you for sharing your story. :)
Hanju, You are very welcome. I've been trying to share more personal history so folks can benefit from it - in addition to my regular topical posts. I appreciate your noticing.
Great insight
Hey TheAskewII! Thanks so much for checking out my video! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Keep tuning in!
Thank you!
Thank you very much
You are welcome
Thank you for the amazing content “ do u offer teaching courses on udemy or anything.. ? Cheers !!
Alex- you're welcome - I'm working on a course now. Join my newsletter mailing list (on my website) so you will get notified when I launches.
So great
Thanks Rusty!
Hi Phil, I'm a relatively new subscriber to your channel, but I have to say that I like it a lot. This video comes at a time in my life very similar to what you tell. After 15 years in a beauty corporation, as a graphic designer and then as an art director, I was fired 4 days ago. I'm trying to deal with this, but, as you say in your video, I'm not prepared, I do not have a portfolio, in short, I'm starting from scratch, I'm 42 years old ... as you'll see I really identify with your story. What advice could you give me to start over?
Sorry to hear about your lay-off. I've been laid off from 3 of my last 4 positions. 2 because of business/revenue down-turns ( the most expensive people go first..) and once because of a corporate restructuring. It sucks but you can bounce back. But it gets harder as you get older and some industries (beauty for one - fashion is another) are very age-ist. If you want some professional guidance I offer creative career coaching and personal branding advice, you can see what I offer here: philipvandusen.com/oneonone/ There is so much to cover - it is hard to answer your YT question, but start with mapping a picture of what you want to be doing first. Take a little time of real self-discovery - that will drive everything else. But certainly gathering your work in an online portfolio and setting up a website and social media presences (be choiceful - not too many platforms) are top priorities.
Hello Phil, thanks for responding so fast :). It actually sucks, but I'm very optimistic, I'm taking it as an opportunity. Thanks for your offer, your advice would be ideal, but for now I could not afford it, I live in Colombia and the change of currency makes it expensive. However your words of encouragement and the small advice you gave me are very valuable, I'll start from there. Thanks again, and I'll keep watching you on your channel.
Sounds good. hang in bud- keep me posted!
Philip VanDusen thks Phill, i really appreciate it
amazing Sir
Many many thanks