Some Tools for Success

I wanted to do a post listing some "tools for success", or things that I've been using to help me along my chosen path. One tool is right here - Blogger. I have this blog, but I also have another, where I took Smashing Magazine's Daily Design Challenge. You can view my progress against that goal HERE, but I have to warn you, some recent situations have stalled me in that challenge!

Another huge piece of this is Motivation. You have to keep up your motivation in order to move forward, so I spend a good bit of time reading and researching motivation. Here are some resources I suggest:

• Motivation 123 - Jason Gracia's Site & Blog, which offers a lot of free information, even though he is selling stuff!
• Steve Pavlina - Similar to Motivation 123, but a bit more "racy".
• Seth Godin - A genius in the business world! His advice and attitudes can work in a lot of different environments; he's fast become my new favorite!
• CartoonSmart - Flash Animator/Artist Justin Dyke's training site, forum, and blog, always inspirations and down-to-earth!

In the end, I've found that inspirational writing, quotes, and other artwork really help me to keep moving. I hope they help you as well!