Learning does take effort.

This article originally appeared on Forbes The design staff of a lifestyle company where I used to work posted this sign on their door: Question: “How many design directors does it take to chang…

The start of the year is defined by change, with new goals to meet, new challenges to overcome, and new experiences to be had. It’s an exciting, inspiring, and, well, downright scary time.

It may seem a little counterintuitive, but to accomplish your goals, you might want to start at the end.

Nothing stings like criticism—even when it’s delivered with the best of intentions.