If you can’t draw as well as someone, or use the software as well, or if you do not have as much money to buy supplies, or if you do not have access to the tools they have, beat them by being more thoughtful. Thoughtfulness is free and burns on time and empathy.
Frank Chimero gives advice to graphic design students.
Even if you’re not—you should should read this.
Source: blog.frankchimero.com
