We all want to make a difference in the world and feel better in doing so. What makes that so difficult is figuring out how to be the best at everything you do. Is that even possible?

What I think is possible is developing traits to help you become a better person, and the same holds true in your profession. When I create a logo, I don’t expect myself to come up with the perfect design on the first time. It takes patience, thought, skill and time…things I seem to have a lack of from time to time. I know that the logo I am creating needs to mesh with the client, their vision and their branding. It needs to be influential, but in order to be influential, I need to possess those traits. In order to be that influence, I need to do better or at least pretend I’m doing better!

2014 is the year I’m becoming more proactive – from networking to public speaking to my presentation about my work. These things don’t come easy to me, but with practice, I can be better and become more influential. Some simple traits include kindness, balancing, and preparation. Find ways you can become more influential in your daily life, your hobbies (mine is running…duh!) and career.