As a designer, you are as good or as weak as you choose to be. We have an opportunity to leave our mark of good work on the world. Go do the thing!

from a review of design is a job

Brutally Honest: No-bullshit business strategies to evolve your creative business 
by Emily Ruth Cohen (Reviewed here)

Design is a Job by Mike Monteiro

Work for Money Design for Love by David Airey

Show your Work! by Austin Kleo