The first design portfolio that’s ever made me laugh

www.fastcompany.com: These days, most design portfolios have an air of sameness to them–like clone-stamp copies of one another. It’s something Argentinian designer and illustrator Mariano Pascual wanted to change.

Here’s what most people get wrong about “passion”

www.fastcompany.com: Yes, it’s cliché. But while we all seem to get that marriage requires more than a little love and affection, there’s still this pervasive myth that passion is the secret key to your career. Don’t get me wrong. Passion counts for a lot, especially if you’re tasked with convincing someone to give you a shot.

7 Strategies For Conquering Procrastination And Avoidance

www.fastcompany.com: We’ve all experienced the nagging dread and anxiety that accompanies procrastination. Procrastination (avoiding specific tasks) and avoidance (a more general pattern) can also cause problems in relationships, especially if you make a habit of avoiding things or you routinely ask others to do things for you.