The hottest Personal Projects Substack posts right now

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You Forgot One, Ben Franklin

Fireside Chat Logs • 79 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🕹 Technology Gaming Job search Skill development Personal Projects Industry insights

Layoffs are a common experience in the games industry, and it's important to be prepared for them.
During a period of unemployment, focus on updating resumes, exploring benefits, networking, and pursuing personal projects.
Embracing creativity by working on passion projects like developing games can be a fulfilling endeavor during challenging times.

Advice to Artists Everywhere

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 1238 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Art history Personal Projects Color Theory

Artists throughout history have shared valuable advice for others in the field.
Jerry Saltz, Sol LeWitt, Susan O'Malley, and Leah Rosenberg are some artists who have offered insightful guidance.
Project collaborations like 'Getting Better Everyday' exemplify how artists can share wisdom through their work.

Where do we go from here

Normcore Tech • 1145 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Data science Tech Trends Personal Projects

The landscape of social media is changing with platforms like Twitter and Facebook losing users to newer platforms like TikTok
Users are moving to private, fragmented social media landscapes with platforms like Discord and Mastodon
Creators are facing challenges in standing out in the mass-creation of art facilitated by tools like ChatGPT and StableDiffusion

Mushroom Pigments, Natural Inks, and Fall Struggles

Green Graphic Design • 137 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Crafts Personal Projects

Burnout is not a simple fix; find joy in activities that positively stimulate you.
It's okay to take things at your own pace and not feel guilty for not meeting self-imposed goals.
Find ways to enjoy the season, like exploring new hobbies or creative endeavors.

Reflections, Plateaus, and Fresh Starts

Path Nine • 25 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Career development Personal Projects Small business

2023 was a challenging year with highs and lows, false flats, and personal and professional struggles
Building a house faced delays, conflicts, and sunk-cost fallacy effects
Running a business led to financial struggles, cost-cutting measures, and adapting to changing circumstances

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