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Things I Learned Along The Way

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Olympic cyclist Laura Trott knows that family is everything

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, we hear from Olympic cyclist Laura Trott on how she keeps grounded amidst ever-growing career pressure.

Written by: Huck HQ / Alex King

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John Vanderslice on finding beauty in imperfection

Huck 50 — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine.

Written by: Huck HQ / Casey Jarman

Music

Banquet Records on how to keep your music store alive

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, we hear from co-owners of Banquet Records, Jon Tolley and Mike Smith, on the art of keeping the record store alive.

Written by: Huck HQ / Megan Smith

Music

Neko Case's independent spirit opened the doors to success

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, self-made musician Neko Case explains why not being signed by a major label was the best thing that ever happened to her.

Written by: Huck HQ / Casey Jarman

Music

Sneak Peek: A conversation with Will Butler

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Arcade Fire's Will Butler talks going it alone, and being serious about embracing your quirks.

Written by: Tom Fenwick

Culture

High Maintenance creators bucked the system by trusting the wisdom of their gut

Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, High Maintenance creators Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld explain why bucking the system was the best decision they ever made.

Written by: Huck HQ / Samantha Maine

Print

In the mind of Max Porter, the journey is the thing

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck's Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Granta Books senior editor Max Cooper explains why you should "never tear a page out of your sketchbook..."

Written by: Max Porter

Music

Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt on finding culture where no one is looking

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt explains how culture can spring from places where you least expect it.

Written by: Huck HQ / Casey Jarman

Music

Lee 'Scratch' Perry wants to remind people that he was Tarzan from Africa

Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, we hear from unsung hero, wild preacher and original Rastaman, Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

Written by: Huck HQ / Rob Boffard

Music

Alison Mosshart on feeling immortal and always changing

Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Alison Mosshart remembers being awe-struck by London, then realises she still is now.

Written by: Megan White/Huck HQ

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