Things that Stefan Sagmeister (designer) likes about is job

(From Yes, design can make you happy)

• Thinking about ideas and content freely - with the deadline far away.
• Working without interruption on a single project.
• Using a wide variety of tools and techniques.
• Traveling to new places.
• Working on projects that matter to me.
• Having things to come back from the printer done well.

Things that I have learned in my life so far

(From Things I have learned in my life so far)

• Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
• Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid, I have to live now.
• Being not truthful works against me.
• Helping other people helps me.
• Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
• Everything I do always comes back to me.
• Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
• Over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
• Money does not make me happy.
• Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
• Assuming is stifling.
• Keeping a diary supports personal development.
• Trying to look good limits my life.
• Worrying solves nothing.
• Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
• Actually doing the things I set out to do increases my overall level of satisfaction.
• Having guts always works out for me.
• Everybody thinks they are right.
• Low expectations are a good strategy.
• Whatever I want to explore professionally, it's best to try it out for myself first.
• Everybody who is honest is interesting.