An interesting interview that really resonates with me and my current situation. Specially I liked Ben’s replies on how to overcome procrastination and self-depreciation of your abilities.

I realized most great designers are actually busy finding clients, speaking at events, and doing the “office work” of running a small business, and raising families – they are just as strapped for time as I am, if not more so.

One of the biggest problems he experienced:

I’ve always struggled with a sense of urgency…

But you still got stuff done. So, explain your motivation process. Parkinson’s Law says work expands to fill the time available to complete it. So when I set long deadlines to avoid missing them, I also give myself a lot of time to procrastinate and have no urgency. It goes back to mini deadlines.

Read the whole interview, it’s worth your time.