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  1. DesignerOne.

    Just Finished TMF

    INTRO 
    @jpanarra , what did you get us into now! @Colin Panarra I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!
  2. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Big sale today on udemy, 15 dollars for a ton of courses. Taking one right now based on Cold-Emailing and the amount of information I'm getting is absolutely invaluable. Take a look, if you're interested in improving your skills or if you're good at it, it's a great review. How to Write a...
  3. DesignerOne.

    Changing my egotistical mindset

    MINDSET 
    THIS^^^It's absolutely true, I had a few jobs working contraction/construction, moving, and learned so much about hard work, It made me never want to go back but to keep working for something I wanted. I think MJ said this somewhere in the book, "Luck is not luck, its a result of hard work." If...
  4. DesignerOne.

    College Student Dreaming Big

    INTRO 
    Do or do not, there is no try. -Yoda ;) Use college as a launch pad, you have a customer base right there. Perfect for testing ideas or even talking to teachers who might be fast laners themselves, enjoying an early retirement. Capital isn't needed to build a business, focus on what you can...
  5. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Started to target the big boys today. The cream of the crop as @jpanarra says. He warned that i'll probably struggle with phone calls so I have some work cut out for me. I've been targeting smaller clients, getting nibbles, it built my confidence and was good practice, but damn it, I'm hungry...
  6. DesignerOne.

    How did you discipline yourself?

    MINDSET 
    I just meditated today, I think that can be extremely beneficial to disciplining yourself to treat time as a valuable resource when you sit down for 15 minutes, chill and it feels like forever. It puts time in perspective for you and teaches you to use your time wisely but also to destress and...
  7. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Today I started to feel the effects of getting up early and being productive from it being working out or doing a simple task to start off the day right. The last few weeks it was a constant battle with me and sleep. But today I achieved a lot more than I usually do in a day, and I feel even...
  8. DesignerOne.

    My Moleskine Notebook is in the Trash

    HOT! 
    YES! 100% this. I especially love how a pen feels on a trusty legal pad. So smooth. Also another really good resource as an artist and designer I love using printer paper. 400 pieces of paper for 4 bucks. It doesn't bleed through easily and lasts you forever! No need for fancy sketching paper or...
  9. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    A great book I just got through that can really help anyone honestly with their brainstorming and thinking process. It is more design oriented for sure though but still worth taking a look at. The title is "Graphic Design Thinking: Beyond Brainstorming by Ellen Lupton" Graphic Design Thinking...
  10. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Emails like this sent to me is what I aim for every time I finish a job with a customer. The key to success is repeat customers! Blanked out names for personal protection. PS: my brother @jpanarra just showed me a link to this dude, he has legit advice that he provides for free so I'll take...
  11. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Now the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, I finally sit here at my desk again in my home with a fresh cup of coffee. January has been off to a great start, I started a new method of cold emailing/messaging entrepreneurs using various forums and targeting other people looking to...
  12. DesignerOne.

    Barrier of Entry is something I can't control...yet.

    MINDSET 
    Couldn't agree with this more, thank you for pointing that out. I have a lot of work and a lot of learning to do :)
  13. DesignerOne.

    Barrier of Entry is something I can't control...yet.

    MINDSET 
    I’m offering 3 services that benefit a business and growth. One of them includes some graphic design but when I go to look for job opportunities, there isn’t any out there. Or rather, People look for the cheapest option, like fiverr. And when I mention graphic design everyone forgets about...
  14. DesignerOne.

    6 Figures At 18! 1 Year of The Fastlane Forum

    GOLD! EXECUTION 
    Way to go! I only joined recently and am learning a lot. I'm not much older than you but man, you're already kickin a$$ at life! I joined for very similar reasons. Keep it up. I look forward to see what's next from you and hope for the same result in a year from now for me! ;)
  15. DesignerOne.

    Struggling

    INTRO 
    @jpanarra is right. Having too many ideas is good! Write them down, document them. However pick a idea to execute, learn, make mistakes. If it succeeds, great! If not, you've learned a lot more than most will, and you can apply that to your next move.
  16. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    So It's been a hectic week but productive. I'm currently in my finals week at my university, about to graduate! I've been looking into graduate schools solely to provide me a better vehicle and more skills/knowledge to build my service up since I don't want a JOB but to focus on building this...
  17. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    I made my first sale, as I was going through it I was extremely nervous yet bold then a wave hit me, it was a good thing. It was akin to walking on the beach,stepping closer to the ocean, as you get closer something inside you feels uneasy, you take that first step into the ocean, a wave runs...
  18. DesignerOne.

    Brand IDentity: SCALING?

    MARKETING 
    I'll take a look at the book, thanks!
  19. DesignerOne.

    Storytelling: Developing Brand or Product Identity.

    EXECUTION 
    Landed a higher profile client today who has a solid business, he's a friend of my dad's though so I'm still working through personal networks and building a portfolio. I was talking to @jpanarra and we were discussing as our own separate businesses develop there will be little victories and...
  20. DesignerOne.

    Diagnosis.....He's going to make it

    INTRO 
    Welcome! Thanks for the words of wisdom... I'm 22, was stuck in the thinkings of the slowlane, Diploma, Get a job, work 9-5. I sure as hell am going to try my best to attempt any business ideas I have. The book woke up something deep within me, and it's hungry. I'm glad it got to you too. I...
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