Reply To: Your CG routine – how do you keep up the pace ?

Hey, it may be different from other members of the community but whats driving me is really my standards and dreams,s.

Im currently a media design student, that said, i prob have more time than ppl having to work in their jobs. But since it is really my passion, i want to be an expert in every aspect. What i think most people don’t realize is: Success isn’t a straight line. Once you commit to succeed the line gets all shaky. 

I really searched a long time for a thing in my life which really sets my soul on fire.

Its CG, its creating worlds and influencing peoples emotion with it.

That said, i did realize that i really started to hate going to sleep. I sleep for 6 hours. Wake up in excitement and go on improving skills on this website. Seeking answers, asking questions, researching information on other websites. Trying to fix problems on my own.

After i get back from university around 5 PM, i Review the stuff i learned from university, then i just open blender and start working. I realized that i at least spend 3 hours learning and improving my skills. EVERYDAY. On the weekends i wake up early just to work on blender, reviewing the things i learned the days before, maybe rewatching videos if i don’t remember something. On weekends i just split my time in two 3-Hours session. One in the morning and one in the evening. 

Dosent sound very healthy since my sleep schedule is messed up right? But i can see my progress and feel better everyday. I realized once i get started, which is the hardest thing for many ppl, it just takes over. I forget the time and have fun. 

All in All its a combination of dreaming, and working towards it with everything i have, and accepting the fact that it isn’t easy. On some days i don’t feel like it too but u just have to start.

Also im not someone who is sitting all day in my room as u may think, i am able to keep my social contacts going and have a loving girlfriend in a happy relationship.

Time Management and sacrifice is a part of it.