An honest reflection on the hidden costs of a design career: the infinite inspiration space and non-linear creative path, the constant scrutiny that comes from design's universal legibility, the cognitive toll of obsession as a core tool, and the long grind of volume needed to close the taste gap. The author argues that permanent dissatisfaction and exhausting iteration are not bugs but essential features of the craft.
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The material is infiniteEveryone can read your workObsession is the toolVolume is the only way through163 Impressions