By Sasha Midgley

50 QUICK FIRE LESSONS FROM MY FIRST MONTH AT SCA

1. Don’t write your scabs half hour before they are due
2. Manage your time effectively
3. Don’t drink on weekdays
4. Always have a sharpie on hand
5. Don’t get protective over your seat
6. Don’t forget to put your mug away
7. Practice breakdancing
8. Be kind to everyone, you will have to work with all of the bastards
9. An idea that sounds stupid at first might inspire something special
10. The whole world will be taken over by robots by 2050
11. Learn Illustrator
12. Always push ideas further
13. Don’t rely on South West Trains
14. Don’t rely on Southeastern Trains
15. Copy up Notes of The Year once a week
16. Aim to be asleep by 11 o’clock
17. Stop putting tasks off when you have spare time
18. Don't be afraid to show work to mentors
19. Remember to use key lines when Alex Taylor is close by
20. Find work outside of advertising that inspires you
21. Find time to unwind
22. Cut the advertising talk outside of SCA
23. Go with your gut
24. Every new brief is a chance to make an impression
25. Your reputation is your most valuable currency
26. Don’t spend £15 a week on coffee
27. Always bring a jumper ‘cause that pit is cold!
28. Answer every brief even if it’s not mandatory
29. Don’t compete with others, compete with yourself
30. Do things that scare you!
31. Find time to exercise more
32. Stop eating burgers
33. Remember to bring in meals from home every day
34. Research every mentor thoroughly
35. Ask more questions
36. Sit with Ian more
37. Read on the commute home
38. Practice using different creative techniques every day
39. Carry journal at all times
40. Showing up is half the battle
41. Hard work = prizes
42. Research typefaces
43. Find time for friends outside of SCA
44. Meditate!
45. Meditate some more!
46. Speed writing is a great way to declutter your brain
47. Only ever submit work you’re proud of
48. Don’t be last in Fantasy Football
49. Keep on top of current affairs
50. Restrict list to 49 things next time