It’s been 6 years since I started creating sports designs in photoshop, so here are 6 things I would tell myself if I was starting over: 1. Slow down. There is no shortcut to success and you have to be patient when working towards your goals. Focus on becoming a better designer one day at a time rather than comparing yourself to all the other sports designers you see online. 2. Your work doesn’t define who you are as a person. Like anything else external in life, your work will not solve all your problems or make you more a more worthy person. Focus on helping others and enjoying the process of growth. 3. Take the time to learn keyboard shortcuts! I still haven’t taken the time I should to do this as it’s tedious and not as fun as the designing process itself. However, taking the time to learn these shortcuts will save you countless hours of time down the road. 4. It’s ok to fail. Actually you have to. While your work might not be great at first, it is crucial to create as much as ...