#the50: 26-50

welcome back to #the50 things every creative should know!

*to see things 1-25, click here!

26. network
27. dress smart, look businesslike
28. never work for free
29. negotiate
30. read contracts
31. make your invoice stand out
32. there's no such thing as a bad job
33. there's no such thing as a bad client
34. embrace limitations
35. the environment is not a limitation
36. boring problems lead to boring solutions
37. new ideas are always 'stupid'
38. do not underestimate self-initiated work
39. justify your decisions
40. show sketches, not polished ideas - the client will feel more involved
41. work with the client, not against them
42. don't always take 'no' for an answer
43. pick your battles
44. if you're going to fail, fail well
45. be an auteur - be the barometer of quality
46. take responsibility for failure
47. share your ideas
48. get out of the studio
49. awards are nice, but not vital
50. don't take yourself too seriously