3 Tips to Have a Long and Successful Creative Career
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Pursuing a creative career is no easy journey. Staying motivated and trusting the process is a difficult thing to do. So what does it take to pursue a creative career? How can you stay relevant, motivated, and continue to grow in the long run?
Whether you’re just starting out, or are struggling to push forward, in this video I’ll be sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way, to help you navigate your own journey as a creative person.
01:20 - Lesson 1: Start Before You're Ready
03:00 - Lesson 2: Failure is Not The End
04:50 - Lesson 3: Everything Adds Up
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"Start before you're ready" I love that. We're never truly ready
My career evolution was varied too. Went through a lot of different paths to figure myself out. It turns out I circled back largely to things I loved when I was young. Apparently I was never truly lost...
Hello I follow you 😀
I actually cried a little. I've been working as a creative 8 years professionally. I just quit a very big senior position because the workplace was incredibly abusive and racist. I took a step back to get certified in UX. For the first time since highschool I have a non creative job and I was doubting myself and my skills. This just made me determined. My years of work aren't wasted, I'll become great at UI/UX. I just wanted to say thank you for the words.
That's amazing. I can totally relate. I recently quit an in-house design position after 10 years to pursue my own work as a freelancer. The work environment was very toxic and unsupportive. My only regret is not leaving sooner. Good luck to you!
You will succeed. There are not a lot of things that are more difficult than leaving your stable and main source of income. You have the strength.
UX design isn’t necessarily a non creative job
Eugene Lam I’m not in the field yet, I’m completing a boot camp so far. But yeah UI and UX do involve a lot of creativity :)
Awesome.. More Positivity :)
"Don't think about it, do it"
Never limit your abilities, because you'll never know what you're capable of
I swear I so needed to hear this. I was questioning my design ability, it’s time to get back on track
Matthew is everything goals. Like if you agree.
"Nothing is a waste of time" is something I never thought I'd hear said. I always felt like if I failed at something, I'd have wasted so much time doing something for nothing. I feel a lot better now.
"I've never planned for it, but yet, here I am."
A proud kababayan here! Maraming salamat for keep sharing you have to the people who need those. Amping. 🙂🇵🇭
well, as an illustrator, having a style is extremely important. although it may evolve over time, there's always something that makes the style unique in its own way.
"start before you're ready" i needed that
Wow this is so inspiring!! I didnt know you did the Coldplays interactive video AND that you werent sure how to do it. Thats amazing.
Everything adds up. That’s very true. I used to think that some things I’ve been doing were a waste of time. But I did them because something moved me to do so then. Now I know that the only thing that can be called “wasting time’ is worrying, and the only thing that’s important I DOING. oh right, never stop believing in your future.
I watched Piximperfect, Satori Graphics, Dansky (to name the few) and learnt how to use Photoshop and Illustrator and now I am learning from this channel how to make a living and a career with the things I have learnt. It's been about 2 years in the field and without this channel, I don't know where I would be right now. Thank you all for all the contents you put on this platform for us to learn. 💗💗
@@MatthewEncina thank you :)
The second I heard the audio. I knew it was Matthew! Keep it up man! I’m a fan! Greetings from PH! 🇵🇭
“Failure is a lesson for your future self” I felt that 💣
Matthew Encina thanks for sharing, this is pure gold
I have a pretty good support system, but the comfort I get from watching videos from The Futur is priceless. I guess hearing it from someone in the same field makes a huge difference. Thank you so much Matthew!
Nike: "Just do it"
Me: "Just wing it"
This is gonna be my go-to video whenever I get the creative burnout.
Another session of _Therapy for the Creatives_ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This literally came at right time haha (was just thinking about this now hehe)
same here..hoho :D
@@MatthewEncina Definitely the part where you mentioned your curiosity lead you to explore the world of design. The way you perceive the world around and understand yourself corresponds to my values, so I relate very much. The first tip was a wakeup call for me haha, the second tip helped me to reflect on my failures and overcomings, and the final tip makes me look forward to the future even more (pun intended haha). Thanks for always striving Matthew and The Futur team!
@@nayemnawaf5857 Good to know I'm not the only one haha!
I was thinking of quitting my job this whole month! and seeing one video like this after another helped me get out of this circle.
I'm glad that I was not alone in experiencing all these. I've always wondered if i'm doing something wrong and I keep on comparing myself to others who have been successful having started in just a short period of time. +1 for failure, it's the best mentor to slap you in face to get you running out of your comfort zone.
"i'll figure it out" is the best skill to put on your resume !
As a design student who is about to graduate at uncertain times like this, it was very encouraging to hear this from you, Matthew. Thank you. :)
One of the most inspirational videos I've ever seen. Glorious. Pure glory.
I love The Futur, I've learned so many important things they didn't teach me at design school. Thank you so much Matthew for sharing this.
Understanding whether you like making things for yourself, or for others, and that both are valid, but can drastically alter your ideal career path.
That's a golden content. Feel the same thing about the early days of my career (still on the early days, 7 years now), all over the place doing "random" stuff and learning when the job was already accepted. Never had a big failure, that let me truly down but small ones have occurred to me and was devastating, don't know how I'm gonna react when the big one comes (nobody knows hahahaha). Thanks for that and many other contents you guys post, I really enjoy mostly of what I can watch. But thanks for everything from Brazil 🇧🇷
I was going through depression and anxiety for my life being so mean. But this visions and speeches really lighten me up ! Thanks!
Yes i believe on that "start before you're ready" ... i'm so glad to know about the same kind of mindset that creative persons are having and going through...
The sound FX really sells this video!
Whenever I am feeling anxiety I turn to the futur on youtube and rest assured your videos always help reassure me and calm my mind
Sometimes.... chasing the things you love doesn't always put food on the table. Life of a creative..... but yes indeed all those experience make up for the build of a greater 'you.' Thanks for the insight Matthew!
Things are starting to align ;) in due time
I love the candor of Matthew in these videos. These videos really inspire me to keep pursuing my dream and to approach life with a growth mindset.
Great content as always. I can relate to Matthew's journey and seeing his example gives me hope. Thanks for sharing!
I love it Matthew. That is something that has always been a part of my mission statement, if you pay attention to every hop, skip, and jump on your journey it will be your greatest teacher. Great Video and thanks again for sharing.
Always love videos by Matthew, they have such empathy
This is comforting. We greatly appreciate this Mathew. The genuinity and vulnerability in this video reached me to the core and it's obvious that your audience really resonated with your story as well. You're amazing ✨
So well said. What's so cool is you can hear these tips in a lot of different places, to start now etc, but hearing the heart behind it that Matthew has brought makes the tips powerful. It also shows that they are TRUE. We definitely started before we were ready. But we are 2 designers that have a big passion for using our skills to inspire and lift up people with positivity. Still figuring it out, but The Futur has helped us in our careers, so we'll figure this out too.
Kudos Mattew ..God bless you with more and more creativeness !
I rarely comment on these videos Matt... but I had a moment and thought that I should on this one. I have always been inspired by your stories, journey and struggle. I keep thinking to myself that one day there is going to be a moment of clarity to unlock and unleash my skills, passion and destiny. Videos such as yours tell a story of an average individual who went through it all, continues to go through it no matter how hard and discouraging it may be at times but just keeps growing . It's just hard and unclear when you're going through it what the end looks like and as people we tend to settle for what works, what is comfortable, safe and for that pay check. Thank you for your inspiration, I hope to tell a story like yours someday. Thanks Matt
love the texture on the graphics!!! Thank you Matthew !
Thank for this. I'm sure that in a few years time I will look back and see how much you have helped through this process. The starting point sucks but I will get through that! Thank you Matthew!!!
Beautifully said Matthew. Thank you 😊 The part when you said that nothing you do is a waste of time, I felt that. There were jobs I accepted and asked myself why did I bother...but in the end I reminded myself everything I have been through was for a reason. Whether it was to help me harden my shell to help stand up for myself or just build the confidence I need for future dreams!
This video is a trigger to see a series of the portfolio of you. All these 3 videos make my evening full of encouragement and inspiration.
And it leads me on the situation to look back and forward of my design career. Thanks a lot.
The amount of detail you put into this video is mind-blowing Mathew
This is extremely motivating. I am a law student and my hobbies are more creative based. I’m looking to start a creative media company. Thanks for this!
Oh my gosh you were behind the video for Ink! I loved that 👏
Also thanks for this, just what I needed.
I needed this so badly, thank you
Thank you, Matthew! My story is also full of different interests. I feel like I'm not alone in improvising and challenging myself.
Awesome video. Really needed to hear some of this advice. Nice to have you back Matthew!
I really need this words right now. Thank you for uplifting my spirit Matthew. I almost quit. Glad I turned on my notification for this channel.
Matthew is a really awesome storytelling. Glad I found him!
This video is so motivating! Yesterday I broke down doubting my creative skills while working on my design assignments. This video is giving me some energy to believe in myself and keep trying. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️
"Start before your ready" really speaks to me!
thank you Matthew.. really touched my heart when you talked about your design studio
I love everything about this video. The way it's presented, colors and the quality content. Amazing 🙌
What an amazing video. Right on time!
Thank you very much mate, I really appreciate your efforts.
Thanks for sharing your story Matthew, really valuable - especially to those who are quite early in their creative career.
Thanks for sharing honest stories! It's so inspiring!
glad to see matthew around again, this video and the other one about the high expectations helped me a lot during this week in my work, and thanks to you The Futur for your content I love you so much guys
Spot on! And perfectly executed in a short video. Wow. 👏🏼
Really appreciate videos like this, helps to keep me motivated and shift my perspective on my career. I'm excited for my career and the people I hope to work with!
Great vid Matt, i needed this. Sometimes you feel like you're not going anywhere, but it all adds up in the end.
I loved the stories that followed each lesson. Amazing video, as always.
Thank you very much for all the inspiration and motivation your content creates!
Thanks Matthew! I appreciate your high quality videos 💪
Thank you for sharing your design journey! It was incredibility refreshing to hear. Definitely eased some anxieties I have as a recent design graduate of 2020 about my starting design career.
Extremely valuable content, like aways. I love the intro in motion and sound design, first time I see it on the channel and it feels really fresh!
Thank you so much for posting this; it's exactly what I needed to hear! As a small creator trying to make a living, doubt can slip into my mind from time to time. Videos like these are what keep me going. Thank you!
Man, your words always calm me down. I'm in the middle of a career transition from 12 years of art direction to UX/UI Design and and this has made me very anxious. Keep doing this videos. Thank you so much.
This is a gold mine of inspiration for aspiring creative like me. Thanks The Futur and Matthew.
Thank you for this. Much needed right now.
Love this. So much truth. Appreciate what you’re putting out there.
Matthew Encina I appreciate you!
Amazing video Matthew. You reminded me to never give up on any opportunity given to you. Embracing it creates bigger and better outcomes 👍
OMG Matthew! Thank you so much for such a personal video. It helps a lot! I'll check your other videos and portfolio.
As a 24 year old creative who feels kind of lost right now, this video was so valuable to me. I've been procrastinating and putting off doing work I want to do because I don't trust that I will do a good job, but looking back, I was never ready when I started anything in the past either. Thank you Matthew! This video is so beautifully put together, valuable and authentic. I love how you tied each lesson to a story, as it made them memorable and relatable. You rock! I'm always excited when I see you in a video!
Man, being a creative puts you in so many uncomfortable places emotionally and financially...but it's also the best thing that's happened to me! Wouldn't have it any other way. Excellent video! 🤘🏻
Thank you for this. I've stayed aligned with my creativity so far because I have yet to see it fully bloom. I've lived a mostly distracted life, mostly internally and externally. And now I've reached a place where I can only listen to myself.
So good. Thank you for creating & sharing. 🙏
Matthew this was wonderful, thank you!!!
The lesson 1: Start before you're ready already inspired me! It's exactly my situation right now. Graduated from uni last month, felt like I am not ready to step in to the real working life yet.... So I force my self to improve on all aspects everyday as much as I could. Doing illustration, painting, watching videos that give info, improving my English and more. My time was occupied, but now I realized that it's impossible for me to learn everything. I need to step out of my comfort zone and start finding job out there! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
I really like that channel for the intimacy. It is very satisfying to see vulnerable situations and setbacks instead of the Gary Vee mentality like GO GO GO. Thanks for that.
I love the edit of the video alot✨ and totally agree with start before you're ready, you ll thank yourself later for sure, thank you guys🙌❤
As a graphic designer just starting out I’ll admit it’s a little intimidating but everyday you have to push through to reach your goals. Watching this video is inspiring to keep going. Thank you for this post.
This is great insight. “We can see opportunity where others cannot.’ 👏🏻
You are always relevant with my context Matthew, thank you!
This is me right now!
I'm not the one to over-promise, but I presented my video idea to the client with confidence and I'm not even sure I can do the work but I WILL figure it out.
Appreciate this.
This is something I never knew I needed. I can definitely relate, I never had that masterplan thing in my life. I always dive headfirst into some things and just let curiosity run through my body.
I remember the moment when I graduated from college, felt so empty during the ceremony and the only thing in my head is "Now what?". Took a job in customer service, and I hate every second of it. This is my 5th company, same job, customer service, still hate it. I never took a job that matched my degree, Marketing, and I don't know why. (I'm typing this comment while I'm working)
Since when I was in high school, I liked drawing symbols. I enjoyed the process of doing it, like when I draw a single curved line, from there it'll be a free flow of ideas. Then, I suddenly stopped doing it. One day, I found this blank sheet of paper and a worn-out pencil to the point it's just 3-inch long inside the inevitable clutter drawer. I started drawing, random symbols, and logos for some made-up company in my head. I didn't even notice the time, I was drawing for an hour and made a lot of logos and symbols.
Last month, I just bought an online course in using Affinity Designer (Can't afford Ai subscription even though I still have my work) and I'm loving it. The freedom, the possibilities...just endless. Now, I'm nose-diving into logo design.
Thank you so much for sharing this! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Awesome video and very inspiring! Thanks Matthew 🙏
Thanks you for these wise words Mr Encina, THIS is exactly what I needed to hear today
i still in my start up as a 21 years old graphic designer and i did the (start before you're ready) and it helped me alot
This story and motion graphics looks amazing!
Thanks
Thank you for sharing Matthew. I realte to this immensely
I didn't have a plan, to be honest. I just enjoyed working on graphics and appreciating graphics and layouts from different artists and designers playing with every materials and other elements. Then, I started pitching for different streetwear brands after doing some fan artwork for them about 8 months ago.
And now, I am working for that brand on a per-project basis, plus another streetwear brands of 2 of my friends came to me for the branding identity design for his cafe and blog, another one for his merchandise.
What I learned from this design journey, be humble, be flexible, show your skills by doing fan-artworks for different brands you have a vision of for their merchandise with no payments involved, and last but not the least. Never forget to always have fun. Money would come second from passion. Keep it up guys. And thank you for Matthew, the guys behind The Futur, and Chris Do.
*Next journey of mine would be licensing. Have fun everyone!
@@MatthewEncina Well, thanks to you guys at The Futur for every obstacle I will face, I can be prepared. Thank you very much for all the great contents you guys put out. Been watching the Branding for the Craft Beer lately.
Thank you so much for these tips!
Useful info as always - thanks. And loving the textured supporting graphics - great new look!
This video is exactly what I needed - now more than ever. The thoughts "am I wasting time on this? Is this going anywhere? What about the future?" were eating at me for the last week. Especially since history likes to repeat itself and the world around froze for a bit. Definitely uplifted in spirit after this. Thank you
I loved this video. Not only was is relaxing to listen to, but the various messages of nothing is a waste of time and it all adds up really hit home. Definitely can resonate with this on a deep level. Thank you for sharing this!
@@MatthewEncina Same!
This is beautiful