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Designed to Go The Distance touches upon many career and lifestyle issues specific to those in creative career fields - cultural topics that are not often talked about or adequately prepared for. Think of this book more as a late-night barstool or coffeehouse conversation between two creatives. A creative "pep talk" so-to-speak. And just like any pep talk in life, these pages provide a healthy serving of food-for-thought, as well as a few tips along the way, too. Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, songwriter or a solo entrepreneur - or even a non-creative who needs to understand the mentality and culture more in-depth, Designed to Go The Distance is sure to be an engaging and informative read. Chapter 1: Square Pegs in a World of Round Holes Chapter 2: Introverts, Extroverts, and Creativity Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable With Risk Chapter 4: The Inconvenient Nature of Creativity Chapter 5: Establishing a Philosophy Chapter 6: Bridging The Creative Divide Chapter 7: Your Obligation to Non-Conformity Chapter 8: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage Chapter 9: The Benefits of Boundaries Chapter 10: Understanding Comfort Zones Chapter 11: Understanding Burnout Chapter 12: Balancing Career and Life Chapter 13: Handling Criticism Like a Pro Chapter 14: When Side Projects Just Make Sense Chapter 15: Depression and The Creative Pro Chapter 16: The Final Word: Paying it Forward