It's graduation season. Gowns, the salty summer air, and the vibrant, hopeful faces of a new generation ready to dive in. Inevitably, I get asked for career advice—from friends, family, budding artists who are looking to enter the creative field. And it's tough, because everything I've learned feels like it's constantly changing in this wild, ever-evolving industry.

Still, some traits consistently deliver. In my orbit, people who are focused, resilient, and ready to adapt. These are the keys to sustained success.

Years ago, I shared a simple piece of advice, and someone recently thanked me for it. It was this: DON'T DO NOTHING.

Not in school? Get a job.
No job? Go to school.
Both? Even better.
Neither? Volunteer for something you believe in.

Just don't do nothing. Because when you sit around and do nothing, what exactly do you expect to happen?

“That's just, like, your opinion, man.” - The Dude - Jeff Bridges - The Big Lebowski