Changes, Advice & Quit Making Excuses - The Vector Path Podcast - Episode 008

Next episode will be something a little more upbeat, I promise, but for now I need to get this off my chest. Keyboard bullies, trolls or whatever else you want to call them - I prefer jerks. My two cents on the current state of Facebook groups, Reddit Mods and a few others that seem to think they either rule with an iron fist or have the exclusive right to tell you exactly what you're doing wrong only based on their own opinions... I've had a couple of difficult situations over the past couple of weeks and this episode is a "story time" with my plans for dealing with these types of people in the future.  Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode. You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

It's the start of season 2 - don't worry this season will be longer than the last, it's just that after the break I figured it was a good time to start a new season. I also feel like this is a fresh start. I've got some tough emotions in this episode but feel like everything I have to say needs to be said. It's a fresh start to what I am hoping is a strong year for the Podacast.  Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode. You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

In this episode I discuss motivation. What motivates me to keep putting out content even though I have very little following? What keeps you motivated? Get in touch through any of my links below and let me know, I would love to hear from you! RichGFX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2IoQKHeofoH2gXDixpNQrw Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode. You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

Now available to watch on my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/mikepickettdesignco This week I discuss a few changes that are coming, mainly why I'm going to a biweekly schedule for next few months at least. I also talk about where I've been with my Instagram posts and then try to motivate some of you to quit making excuses and just start creating, today! Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode. You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

This week I tackle the subject of self education or formal education. Do you feel that one is better than the other? Why?  You'll have to listen to find out what my views are.  Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode. Creative Market Article: https://creativemarket.com/blog/how-to-become-a-graphic-designer-without-going-to-school Chris Do on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

Do you think it's possible to put out high quality content at scale? Can you push daily content to IG or YouTube or any other social media channel that has a high level of quality? I've been pulling back on the quantity of posts I'm putting out in exchange for a higher quality of post.  I want to learn more, post less for now.... Have a listen and then email me at [email protected] with your input - I'll pick a few emails to read out in my next episode.  You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

This week's podcast is about something I've mentioned in a couple of my intros - imposter syndrome. On a weekly, sometimes daily basis, I feel as though all of design knowledge I am providing to you is nothing but a bunch of BS. I then have a rational moment and realize that I do obsess the knowledge I provide and move past it for the rest of that day - or at least long enough to produce another video, podcast or vector piece. Unfortunately the next day, the next week, the next hour it all comes back... I'm working to overcome imposter syndrome and this week I wanted to share some insight on how I'm feeling and some plans I have to overcome it.  You can find all of my social channels at linktr.ee/mikepickett

It's not what you think... sorry for the dramatic title but this episodes subject really can kill a graphic design career. The dreaded comfort zone. I've been in mine for a little while now and it has to change. I talk about why I'm here, what I'm going to do about and why you should look at getting out of yours. If you choose to get out of your comfort zone and put some work out please use the hashtag #vectorpathcomfortzone If you'd like to continue the discussion you can find my social media channels here: linktr.ee/mikepickett You can also email me at [email protected] Don't forget I am also looking for Vector artists, that's anyone that designs anything vector based, to be a guest on the podcast. Email your portfolio or a couple of pieces you want me to see to the email listed above.

Do we ever really quit wanting likes and followers? Do more followers equal success? This week I'm talking about a recent experience I had with a promoted post and how it has me both feeling and thinking about the pursuit of likes and follows.  If you'd like to continue the discussion you can find my social media channels here: linktr.ee/mikepickett You can also email me at [email protected] Don't forget I am also looking for Vector artists, that's anyone that designs anything vector based, to be a guest on the podcast. Email your portfolio or a couple of pieces you want me to see to the email listed above. 

A phrase that I have heard and seen all over the place since returning to the design world, "done is better than perfect".... but is it really? This week I'll discuss this topic and even give you the answer I received when I posed this question to one of the design worlds biggest names. If you'd like to continue the discussion you can find my social media channels here: linktr.ee/mikepickett You can also email me at [email protected]