Aways seek to be corrected rather than applauded. Correction is a path to personal development. Focus on the message, leave how it came."

I read this up to 12 times as I kept staring at the board in Raphael Ben's house when I visited him. The message was quite simple, but it meant a lot to me. I have found myself sometimes neglecting correction.

I remember when I started out in the design industry and those days when I sent my designs to my coach for feedback. He would correct virtually everything in the design, even though others thought it was fine.

Most of the people who applauded my designs were neither graphic designers nor experienced in design. When people applaud you, check well, if there are no experts there, say thank you to them and move on; keep practicing.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to accept corrections, and that is why many people remain at the same level.

Many people do not know or value the importance of mentorship, some of them hardly submit to a coach or a mentor, and so, they spend time playing "Trial and Error" in what they should have learned easily.

A coach helps guide you to excellence. They permit you to leverage their experience, copy their structure, apply it to yours, and then expose you to bigger opportunities to help you become better.

I have enjoyed the blessings of mentorship from my coaches, and I have seen serious growth and progress, especially in my skill as a designer.

I thank God for my design Coach, Oluyemi Stephen Dare. The majority of the things I know in design, he taught me. Many of the designers who are doing well today were trained by him.

We both went to visit Dr. Raphael Ben, the CEO of Grin Visuals and also my Grand Dad in design. I was so excited to meet him again, and the moments shared with him were priceless. The words he spoke to me were inspiring and ignited a fresh fire in my passion.

Many of the design coaches you know are trained directly or indirectly by him, including my Coach. These men chose the path of impact and relevance, and I choose to celebrate them greatly today.

Thank you, Dare Yemi, Thank you, Dr. Raphael Ben. Your impact on my life is substantial. ❤️❤️❤️