Libor

Hi, I’m Libor Bednarik and this is my personal tale of Graphic design, finance, and growth. I’m tracking my progress as a graphic designer, my finances and personal growth. Join me for graphic design tips, ready-to-use Glorify templates and curated resources.

Turning Pro!

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Turning Pro

I just finished reading probably the most important book I’ve ever read, called “Turning Pro” by Steven Pressfield, and let me tell you…

This book is GOLD…

If you haven’t read it, I want you to stop everything and go get it…

READ IT!

After you read it, you’ll have to make the biggest decision of your life!

On which side do you want to be?

An amateur?

Or a pro?

Now, when you turn pro, not only does life get easier, but you’ll embrace your true calling.

Most people never experience what it’s like to wake up excited and fully engaged in something they love doing…

Instead, they’re living in the shadow, controlled by fear, excuses, and therefore unhappy.

This book is going to open your eyes!

I promise you that you’re going to walk away with a new mindset, energy, and will to TURN PRO.

Once you commit to becoming a pro, your habits will change. The friends you used to hang out with will fade away, replaced with new ones, and your addictions, yes, your addictions disappear like a dark after storm cloud.

At first, you might be miserable when turning pro, but once you pass that, dude, the sky is the limit. Your potential to become great is within you.

Unlock it…

This book will help you do that.

That’s my promise to you.

Now it’s Sunday, 5:25 am, and I should be sleeping like most people on Sunday morning, instead I’m working on my dreams.

The decision is yours to make.

The freedom you’re looking for is on the other side of the wall. And to climb over it and free yourself from your 9-5 job, bad habits, addictions, you’ll have to make a decision.

Here is your vehicle…

The BOOK!

Get it…

I’m not an affiliate.

I just thought you should read it.

Everyone should.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14912777-turning-pro

You’re welcome.

Piss Off Evernote!

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Goodbye Evernote

And your stupid pop ups while I’m trying to write.  

Piss off, really! 

I mean it!

You’ve been distracting me for a while now and it’s time you leave me the fuck alone. 

I’m not paying you anything, EVER!

In fact, you know what? 

I found much better alternative.

It’s called UpNote. 

And you know what the best thing about UpNote is? 

They sync my notes across all devices.

And It ACTUALLY works!

No matter the nature of the device.

This means that I can write on my iPad (like I’m doing now), and then come home and review it on my PC. 

It’s a true miracle!

And guess what?

There are no distracting pop ups when I’m trying to brain bump my thoughts or write something important.

It’s distraction free.

Last week I imported 3000+ notes into UpNote, customized the look of the app and changed the font and size for better note taking experience and the experience was smooth as sail.

And for as little as 30 bucks, I have it for life.

You know what that means, aye? 

Goodbye Evernote!

Here is something you gonna love!

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Glorify - connect the dots 01

There is one thing that shines above the others in Glorify… 

It used to be called “Branding”

Now it’s located in Glorify’s library under “Brand Kit” 

And what it does will blown your mind. 

It’s one of those features that you gonna fall in love with the second you start using it because with a few clicks you can turn boring, ugly designs into eye-catching, mouth-salivating, heart-melting beauties and increase the change of catching the eyes of those interested. 

…and most likely, if you’re selling something, sell it by a ton!

And that’s no exageration. 

Look, sometimes I’m out of steam and can’t think of anything interesting, not to mention beautiful… and so I’ve got few shapes on my canvas, text and some random image of a product I don’t know what to do with…

And then I start playing with this “Branding” feature in Glorify and click through few on my personal color pallets and almost instantly I get beautiful designs I know will work. 

This feature is like a secret weapon. It can change the entire feel of the design, and if nothing else, spark your imagination. 

Give it a shot and I promise you, you’ll be glad you did. 

And if you’re looking to get Glorify but not sure… this may be another reason to give it a try. 

Get 14 Day trial.

https://liborbednarik.com/glorify

Not sure for how long the 14 Days trial will be up because there are still working on trying to figure it out best pricing options… but for now, Glorify has 14 Day trial.

Here are a few examples of what the “branding” feature can do with one click.

Sizzling Hot “quote style content” In Glorify

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Recently, I stumbled upon an interesting quote that caught my eye…

“Change who you are on the inside to create the life you want on the outside.”

Feeling the vibe of it, a few ideas struck me like a lightning bolt.

Here is what my little brain came up with…

Kinda like the color pallet too.

Soon will be added here for download…

+ Update… It’s now ready for download here:

https://liborbednarik.com/promised-glorify-template-ready-for-download/

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4 Of My Favorite Fonts This Month

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Since Glorify introduced custom fonts, I jumped on it like ants on a Snickers bar, creating a small library of fonts I’ve used in just about every design I’ve ever made.

From social media posts to website banners and everything in between.

So it felt a bit disappointing at first to learn that Glorify won’t support custom fonts when sharing glorify templates. Meaning that if I want to share my Glorify templates with you, I either have to tell you the name of the font and you go and download it and then upload it to your Glorify brand kit, or I only use Google fonts…

I guess it’s not the end of the world…

But why?

Why not do something like what Canva did?

There are so many beautiful fonts out there… Hundreds if not thousands of them… and some of them don’t even come close to Google fonts, and yes, they’re free to download, and yes, you can use them for commercial purposes…

And it doesn’t matter if you’re designing ads, flyers, posters, banners, and so on, they simply look amazing with any project.

But anyway… such is life.

I’m using them anyway…

Here are four of my favorite fonts I’m playing with right now…

  • Aspekta family
  • Heading Now
  • Chunk Five Print
  • Satoshi family

These fonts are on top of my list and work great with so many designs. Download them and upload them to your Glorify brand kit.

By the way, speaking of Glorify templates, I’m building my own library at glorifytemplates.com

Right now, there is not much but this about to change as I’m adding new templates.

If you’re interested in getting high-quality, niche-specific, and then later, product-specific templates for your social media, websites, sales funnels, marketing, etc., you’ll find it there.

Now with this off my chest, I wanted to share with you my new design that got inspired by an adult show I watched with my girlfriend not too long ago…

If you’re selling anything seksy, adult-related, this color palette, graphics, and the vibe of the design could help you bring more eye-balls to your store, and help you sell more of your products.

The fonts used in this project I’ll reveal next time.

Here, I share my Glorify template library again in case you’ve missed it… glorifytemplates.com

NEW GLORIFY TEMPLATE ALMOST READY…

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So I’ve been playing around with a few concepts for a fresh Glorify template bundle when suddenly, BAM!

An idea for a split image smacked me square in the face, like a heavyweight boxer.

Here’s how it looks so far…

Not bad for a few minutes of work.

If you’ve been following me for some time, you may have noticed that I designed something similar to this a few months ago… which I have now revisited and slowly turning into a template bundle for you to use.

Mainly giving structure to my design ideas.

And making it available so that you have no excuse not to pick any of my templates and run with them.

I’ll keep you updated on the progress as I’m not planning to finish it today.

If you want a finished collection of Glorify templates that pack a serious punch, lace up your hiking boots and embark on the journey to seize them!

https://glorifytemplates.com/glorify-templates

A Quick Challenge…

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I just played a song I used to listen to when I was 20 years old, called “Big Calm” by Morcheeba, and every time I hear it, it sends shivers down my spine.

Not only does it ignite a massive creativity spike in my mind, but it also inspires most of my designs. It’s something every creative person is looking for…. that spark source that gives them a creative edge.

And I’m glad, we’ve got specific music that can do that…

Anyway, here’s the challenge:

Write an entire email in less time than the length of the song.

Can I write the entire email in such a short timeframe?

Can I offer you a quick tip in two minutes or less?

The answer is yes.

Why would I want to do that?

Because there’s something magical about being forced to write in fast bursts like that.

It compels you to write without editing, which is crucial for allowing your mind to generate ideas you otherwise wouldn’t.

It allows for a natural flow.

And guess what?

Play the song five times, and in about ten minutes, you’ll have five emails written down that could cover about five days worth of content.

Listen, it doesn’t have to be emails… it could be social media posts, replying to comments, or jotting down all the tasks you’re supposed to do for the day.

Whatever it is, what I’m trying to tell you is this…

Write in fast bursts and see how much you can accomplish in such a short period.

Compared to someone who needs ten minutes to warm up, you can be miles ahead.

Try it.

It works like magic.

P.S. Yes, you guessed it right. This quick tip was inspired and written using this challenge.

How To Create Fake 3D Effect In Glorify

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Fake 3D in Glorify

As of now, there is no 3D button you could click on to instantly turn 2D images into 3D.

However, there is a simple technique I’ve been using for a while that creates images almost as realistic as genuine 3D. It works with text, images, objects and more.

But before I share with you how I’ve achieved this simple effect, know that it’s not a real thing.

If you want real 3D, use tools like Cinema 4D, Lightwave, Blender, and whatever other 3D apps you can get your hands on your iPad and then bring it to Glorify.

Anyway…

Here is what I’ve done:

  1. Started a new project in Glorify (1920×1080) and named it Fake 3D.
  2. Dropped an image I found on Pixabay onto my canvas.
  3. Got rid of the background.
  4. Then duplicated the layer with the image and scaled it up until it was large enough, covering just part of the canvas.
  5. Placed text in between those layers and used a blur effect to blur the scaled image until it created an effect similar to what photographers call depth of field.
  6. Then I used another effect called noise and added a bit of noise for further enhancement.

And that’s it…

If you want me to make a video about it, let me know…

I also wrote aobut it in more detail here…

https://glorifytemplates.com/blog/b/fake-3d-effect-in-glorify

I’ll see if I can squeeze in a minute or two for a simple video, walking you through it step by step.

You’re welcome…

Think of it as a giant Instagram carousel post made of flyers…

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On my recent trip to Slovakia, I spotted a cool idea…

I was on the train, looking outside and enjoying my trip…

Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, the train stopped. There was a wall stretching for about 100 meters…

It caught my attention because there were flyers hanging on that wall… framed and spaced out about a meter apart from each other…

However, the best part was the idea behind it…

Each flyer led to another one.

Think of it as a giant Instagram carousel post made of flyers.

And guess what was at the end of the wall?

I bet you have no idea…

I didn’t…

There was a real book framed behind the plexiglass with a message…

Support this awesome project by buying this book…

And then, the title of the book and so on.

I thought it was a brilliant advertisement!

It got my brain spinning faster than the centrifuge in a local amusement park.

And before I arrived in Zilina, I had a list with a dozen ideas for a new project.

And so…

Why am I telling you all this?

…because traveling (learning about other cultures, and seeing things with your own eyes) will expand your brain, your thinking process… and is behind every project I’ve ever designed to this day.

Traveling shaped who I am today.

I can’t remember starting a new project where the design wouldn’t be inspired by something I either saw while exploring new countries with my backpack strapped to my back or experienced myself.

There is a quote I fell in love with…

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher

And with that, I finish this short message…

If you’re interested and would love to design beautiful Instagram carousels effortlessly, there is a design tool I can’t shut up about that is simple to use… will save you time, and in the long run, money… and perhaps a ton of frustrations… called Glorify.

I’m an early adopter since 2019 and crafted gazillion ads, website banners, flyers, templates, and other things I share here… Some for free, some for a few bucks.

Feel free to look around…

https://glorifytemplates.com/

Helping Health & Welness Coach Realize Her Dream

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Yesterday, a colleague of mine spilled her guts about her dream of becoming a health and wellness coach.

But here’s the thing…

She’s got the vision, the passion, but zilch when it comes to piecing it together.

Listening to her for few minutes I realized suggesting Leadpages would be like handing a caveman a smartphone.

So, I stepped up.

Fired up by her ambition, I threw together a killer landing page using Glorify. Shot her a quick message and bam, she was over the moon.

Now, it’s crunch time.

Heading to Leadpages to seal the deal.

Let’s hope the final landing page is gonna give smile on her face.

I think with such a mountain of chaos on her plate, any help is blessing.

Let’s go!

Glorify – Beauty Queen Template Is Out

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Glorify - Beauty Queen Template


So there is this adult show (18+) I won’t name the name… which got me thinking of a promotion flyer I then designed in Glorify. 

Nice, girly, seksy, interesting flyer I’m giving away to anyone willing to put enough effort into clicking the link below, go to my glorifytemplates.com website and download it for free. 

I know, I know… 

It’s a lot of effort but I promise, you’ll find this template helpful. 

And it’s easy to edit too.

In 3…

2…

1…

Go…

https://glorifytemplates.com/b/beautyqueen

Woke Up With An Idea For Youtube Automation Channel

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Woke up with an idea for an automated YouTube channel…

Something I’m diving into more and more, especially when my kids are here.

I became one big eye, spotting new opportunities everywhere.

Take kids’ videos, for example.

A guy goes out with a kid to build a sandcastle, and the video gets millions of views.

Or a kid plays with a toy he got from his dad, who’s behind the camera, and they assemble a new rocket ship, and again, the video gets hundreds of millions of views… and on and on.

I can’t help but think about how much money such channels make per video every time they upload. And then, how much the video makes after a year, two, or even five years through passive income as the channel ‘ages’ a bit.

How much do companies pay per video to have them ‘review’ or, better yet, play with their products? It’s thousands of dollars.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve played videos like these for my kids and let them watch them over and over again.

And how many times they’ve watched the entire YouTube ads because they didn’t know how to skip them.

Now, are making videos like these difficult? Heck no.

Is the video editing software expensive? No! Use CapCut; it’s free.

Is the voiceover (narration) costly for the creator? Of course not. With tools like ElevenLabs, it’s just a few bucks per video.

How much does it cost to hire a video editor or someone who does the research, edits the videos, and then sends you the finished product?

Well, based on Fiverr.com, you can expect to pay somewhere between $50 to $100 per video for such a service, which is nothing compared to how much a video with hundreds of thousands of views can make.

And so, the question is: Why not you?

Why can’t you make a living making automated YouTube videos?

It doesn’t have to be about kids; how about animals, scary moments, how-to videos, gaming videos where you record your screen while gaming, or the best sports moments in history?

Oh man, you know what came to my mind, history channels too.

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of ideas for a faceless YouTube channel you can come up with.

Another big one is quiz channels.

Do a bit of research, and you’ll find channels that you may think are stupid, yet it’s those channels that make a fortune every time they upload a video.

Anyway…

Once you figure out what and where… and get an idea for a faceless YouTube channel, the next thing you want to learn is how to get more eyeballs on your new channel…

And for that, my friend… I can only recommend what I have experience with myself… and that is Jeff’s and Jessica’s 7-Day Shift program… which is a hidden gem for those looking to learn how to get more eyeballs to their new YouTube channels…

And one of the strategies that stand out amongst all the others (at least for me) was to create shorts from existing videos.

It’s when you take a video and pull out all the best moments and stitch it together in one short video, you can upload it to Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook Reels… and drive traffic to your new YouTube Videos…

But that’s just a drop in the bucket.

Wait until you get the whole strategy…

You’re going to skip a few years trying to learn it elsewhere.

I promise you that.

More about this and how you can make it work for you, you’ll find it here…

Go to: 7dayshift.com

If you can’t be bothered, ignore this post…

I’m happy to finally understand what I’m supposed to do once I have a new video, new template, new course, book… whatever I want to share and desperately need more people to join in or buy my stuff.

Anything that helps me save time and money, I welcome with open arms.

I made the mistake of learning stuff myself, and it cost me a few years… which I guess is fine if you have time on your hands…

I don’t have much time.

Kids are growing fast…

My dreams, my plans are always a reminder that time is the only thing I can’t get more…

And so for me, a course like that, condensed, right to the point knowledge I need to know and understand is absolutely essential.

The older I get, the more I value paid programs, courses, books, and memberships because they always get me results faster than anything else out there.

And 100% of the time, save me time.

So again…

If you’re interested, watch the free video on the next page, join 7dayshift, learn like you’re a superhero, apply what you learn, and get real results faster than you ever had.

Do Lots of Experiments

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How do you learn?

For me, it’s all about experimentation.

Back in Slovenia, I fell in love with sound recording.

I bought a Zoom H6 field recorder with a simple goal: record nature sounds, film landscapes with a drone, and share on YouTube as ‘Ultimate Relax.’

This project taught me how to fly a drone, video editing, and audio processing.

Today, these skills remain invaluable.

Experimentation is key.

Start a new project, no overthinking.

Learn as you go.

Here some of my old designs from the project.

I know, I know…

Nothing to brag about but again this was a project I learned a ton from.

Do you need a computer or laptop to start with Graphic Design? 

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Not at all…

I’ve done few of my designs on my phone. 

So many apps out there that let you do a ton…

For example… 

Desygner… (graphic design maker) is a good one.

Or…

Adobe Express 

My favorite is of course Glorify but for that you’ll need a computer, laptop or at least tablet.

Success

What’s the meaning of a good life?

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…is not wake up with an alarm clock.”

Not sure where I heard it but I absolutely love it. It reminds me of old days (2008) when me and my mate took off to New Zealand and the only thing on our minds was to enjoy the road ahead. 

No phone… 

No internet…

The freedom lasted for about a year…

And I could trade everything I posses to ever experience it again. 

Either way… 

Love the freedom of not waking up to an alarm!

Turned it into a story post in Glorify… 

If you want the project, I’ll leave the link below. 

Feel free to expand on the design… 

Do whatever you want with it…

Here is where you can download it…

https://glorifytemplates.com/b/good-life