Rule #1: Lighten Up. Don’t take the process too seriously.

One Project at a Time. Focus is power.

Be Patient with the process and your progress.

Live and Let Create. Embrace collaboration and different ideas.

Be Grateful for every client and opportunity.

Keep It Simple. Design clarity over complexity.

First Things First. Prioritize the core goal.

Happy, Joyous, and Creative. Maintain a positive work environment.

Easy Does It. Don’t force a solution; let it flow.

Keep Iterating. Good design is never finished.

To Thine Own Vision Be True. Maintain your artistic integrity.

This Too Shall Pass (whether it’s a creative block or a tight deadline).

We absolutely insist upon enjoying the work.

H.A.L.T. (Don’t get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired). Essential self-care.

Act As If you’ve already won the pitch.

If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. Value efficiency.

Think, Think, Think before you execute.

Wear criticism like a loose garment. Let it inform, not define, you.

Willing to go to any lengths to deliver quality.

Take care of your instruments (your mind, your software, your hands).

Let Go and Let the Idea Evolve. Trust the creative process.

Just for Today, make something beautiful.

Keep the focus on the design goal.

Detach with Professionalism. Separate your ego from your work.

Keep an open mind to new solutions.

How Important Is It? Perspective in times of stress.

Listen and Learn from the client and the market.

Turn it over. When stuck, switch tasks.

I am with you. (A promise of support to the team/client).

Be Still and Know. Find clarity in quiet focus.

If It Is To Be, It’s Up to Me. Own your success.

If I’m not seeing the problem, there is no solution. Embrace accountability.

Relax… and give yourself some peace.

It’s Perfect (A mantra for a completed stage).

Act with Courage. Take creative risks.

Be Content with the effort of the day.

Radical Acceptance of project constraints.

We Shall Overcome any creative challenge.

I Surrender (to the flow of inspiration).

Encourage yourself and your team.

Give yourself full credit for your accomplishments.

Enjoy your successes. Celebrate the wins.

Just Breathe. Recenter your focus.

Focus is King.

Be Positive in every interaction.

Balance and Moderation in all project elements.

Stay Sharp.

Repose. Rest is vital for creativity.

I’m Free (to create my best work).

Nothing Special… just another day of excellence.

I am a Giant… if I can only think small (Focus on detail).

The good work is a direction… not a destination.