Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Real Life Application

You can’t learn everything simply by reading a book.  As much as I would rather not admit trial and error (experience) is the only way to learn real life application of everything you’ve read or been taught.  After working for four years in the design and advertising, I’m beginning to realize the importance of logic and application.
Reading is important for personal and professional growth.  Applying what you learn is a completely different skill set. This takes time and experience to fine tune. Unfortunately, concepts that designers and marketers read about don’t always fit like a lock and a key.  Make it a habit to read multiple sources and speak with many individuals about the same topics.  Take discussions and literature with a grain of salt. It is important to see multiple views so that you can formulate your own opinion. This is how you should apply what you read and put it to use in a real life situation.  

1 comment:

  1. There is no substitute for experience. There is a lot that you can learn from others. Whether it's told to you be a trusted friend or read in a book, many things need to be experienced to become part of your own tale.

    Great observations and post!

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