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mariam
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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how should i get motivaited
i like to craft stuff and have my own shop , im 13 years old and im not sur if i want to be afashion designer #architecture
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Mark Hannallah
Product Manager
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San Francisco, California
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Hey Mariam,
For starters, it sounds like you're pretty motivated!! Having your own craft shop at the age of 13 is an accomplishment you should definitely celebrate.
One of my favorite quotes (from this show Bojack Horseman) may apply here. The quote is: "it gets easier, but you have to do it everyday". Whatever you want to accomplish, even the act of being motivated, will be challenging at the start. During those first days, where you're not seeing any results and just want to quit, that's where it's most important to keep going.
There's a lot of tactics and tools for tracking productivity & accountability, if you're interested. Things like: the bullet journal, books on productivity (such as, The art of getting sh*t done), apps that help track "to-dos". It can be quite fun if you remove any pressure or feelings that you "must accomplish", and instead focus on tracking consistent progress towards your goals.
Best of luck,
Mark
For starters, it sounds like you're pretty motivated!! Having your own craft shop at the age of 13 is an accomplishment you should definitely celebrate.
One of my favorite quotes (from this show Bojack Horseman) may apply here. The quote is: "it gets easier, but you have to do it everyday". Whatever you want to accomplish, even the act of being motivated, will be challenging at the start. During those first days, where you're not seeing any results and just want to quit, that's where it's most important to keep going.
There's a lot of tactics and tools for tracking productivity & accountability, if you're interested. Things like: the bullet journal, books on productivity (such as, The art of getting sh*t done), apps that help track "to-dos". It can be quite fun if you remove any pressure or feelings that you "must accomplish", and instead focus on tracking consistent progress towards your goals.
Best of luck,
Mark
Jimmy Marsanico
Head of Data
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New York, New York
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Jimmy’s Answer
Awesome question, Mariam.
Keep creating! When you make something new, share it with people (Etsy, Imgur, Instgram, wherever). Get feedback from people, and keep creating. People may not love everything you make, but the experience of practice means everything.
You're still a few years away from potentially going to college, so use this time to learn as much as you can on the internet (how to design/make clothing, for example). Just keep creating stuff and be open minded to feedback.
Good luck!
Keep creating! When you make something new, share it with people (Etsy, Imgur, Instgram, wherever). Get feedback from people, and keep creating. People may not love everything you make, but the experience of practice means everything.
You're still a few years away from potentially going to college, so use this time to learn as much as you can on the internet (how to design/make clothing, for example). Just keep creating stuff and be open minded to feedback.
Good luck!
Maxwell R
Shift Leader
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Huntersville, North Carolina
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Hi Mariam, That's awesome you are selling your crafts! I am guessing you are selling through an online platform like Etsy. Continue to add different pieces to your shop and watch videos and learn from as many sources as possible to improve and perfect your craft. Advertising is also important! Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, growth is important!
As far as your career and if you want to be a fashion designer, Try to take advantage of an opportunity like classes on fashion at school or summer camps that specialize in design. If these are not available to you the best option is to use the internet and experiment with sewing and making your own clothes. Thrift stores are a great resource to find clothes and fabric you can customize and practice with.
Doing things like this will help you find your passion by experimenting with things you enjoy or dislike. If you enjoy a certain activity you are more likely to be motivated to continue it.
Good Luck!
-Maxwell
As far as your career and if you want to be a fashion designer, Try to take advantage of an opportunity like classes on fashion at school or summer camps that specialize in design. If these are not available to you the best option is to use the internet and experiment with sewing and making your own clothes. Thrift stores are a great resource to find clothes and fabric you can customize and practice with.
Doing things like this will help you find your passion by experimenting with things you enjoy or dislike. If you enjoy a certain activity you are more likely to be motivated to continue it.
Good Luck!
-Maxwell
Alma Aguilar
Sr. Billing Support Specialist
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Austin, Texas
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Alma’s Answer
Hi Mariam,
It sounds like you are already a motivated young lady! Making your creations and selling them is a wonderful way to practice designing. The best way to stay motivated is to stay focused on your goals. Even if your goal of being a fashion designer changes, that's okay, just keep working hard.
I hope this helps!
Best,
Alma Aguilar
It sounds like you are already a motivated young lady! Making your creations and selling them is a wonderful way to practice designing. The best way to stay motivated is to stay focused on your goals. Even if your goal of being a fashion designer changes, that's okay, just keep working hard.
I hope this helps!
Best,
Alma Aguilar
Daniel Mendoza
Master At Arms
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Norfolk, Virginia
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi Mariam,
Its awesome that you want to stay motivated. What has motivated me in life is a book called "Cant Hurt Me" by David Goggins a US Navy Seal and how he motivated himself to change his life!
Its awesome that you want to stay motivated. What has motivated me in life is a book called "Cant Hurt Me" by David Goggins a US Navy Seal and how he motivated himself to change his life!
Eric Dacus, AIBD, CQM
Architectural/Construction Professional
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Eric’s Answer
Hi Mariam,
Great question. Look, at that age find what makes you happy and give 1000% to it. Life will throw you curveballs for sure but if your passion for design stays with you until college make sure you have learned and exercised all you can know about it prior to that stage of your life. YOU GOT THIS NOW GO FOR IT! Don't let anyone say you can't, because you can do anything you put your mind to.
Hope that helps and good luck.
Regards,
Eric Dacus
Great question. Look, at that age find what makes you happy and give 1000% to it. Life will throw you curveballs for sure but if your passion for design stays with you until college make sure you have learned and exercised all you can know about it prior to that stage of your life. YOU GOT THIS NOW GO FOR IT! Don't let anyone say you can't, because you can do anything you put your mind to.
Hope that helps and good luck.
Regards,
Eric Dacus