I’ve lost count of how many times people have asked me what skill they could learn to earn good money while doing very little. Back then, the idea sounded ridiculous to me. Little work, big reward? I told them it didn’t work that way. But looking back now, I know better. There are skills that actually offer a high return for relatively little effort.

One worth mentioning today is graphic design. I first began to notice its potential about a year ago. Through my work as a writer, I crossed paths with a group of graphic designers who showed me, firsthand, what “soft money” really looks like.

They didn’t disclose to me how much they earned (yes, I probed), but I could tell it wasn’t little. And the work involved… Well, they were mostly medical students, and the work didn’t interfere with their studies.
I wanted to earn like they did, or at least have an answer for those who were constantly asking me.

I learned that graphic designers are artists who use colours, shapes, texts, and images to share ideas or information in an eye-catching and attractive way. Unlike traditional artists who use paper, graphic designers work with apps designed specifically for that purpose. Among them are Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma, and Sketch. And then CorelDRAW.

Yeah, CorelDRAW. I chose CorelDRAW because it was user-friendly, and it was better for logos and drawings. It’s also very great for designing banners, billboards, and brochures for print.
I learned a few things on my own, but it wasn’t enough. I needed a professional coach to really become good. I gave one of those guys a call.

He mentioned a website called AQSKILL. He said that’s where he and most of the other guys learned graphic designing.
I checked it out, and I was not disappointed.

There, I was offered a step-by-step guide with real projects. Lifetime access to materials and updates was granted to me. And I was able to get a certificate of completion.

The connections I made at AQSKILL while learning graphic design have been the door through which I landed my first couple of jobs.
I am still a writer. And a graphic designer who earns well from it.

You can be like me.
But first, check out AQskill.