• Leo Babauta’s guide to overcoming self-doubt is awesome.

• Are the social media “share” buttons on your site really helping you? If you’re thinking of dropping them, read this article. So much good information!

• Photographer Luke Copping discusses the power of personal projects and making them happen for yourself. Especially relevant and encouraging if you’re stuck in a creative rut or making excuses.

• Have you ever wondered what  those lines on Solo cups mean?

• Looking for something fun to do in Portland on August 5th? Register now for the CMY5K race, a 5K run that dispenses a different color at each zone: 1K is cyan, 2K is magenta, 3K is yellow, 4K is green, and 5K is a combination of all colors. Show up in all white and walk out drenched in some major color!

• Creatives, find out how to get back on track after receiving negative feedback on a design.

• Gala just wrote an awesome post on how why it’s actually good to narrow down your choices and how simplifying your life can make you happier.

• The world’s first and only completely honest graphic design résumé!

• Jasmine Star explains how she handles bookkeeping and taxes for her photography business but this overview can be applied to most other creative businesses as well.

• How do you make choices when buying products in this age of Information Overload? Does the internet help or hinder you?