Nothing will teach you more about perceived value than taking something with literally no value and selling it in the auction format. It teaches you the beauty and power of presentation, and how you can make magic out of nothing.

The time making money should be greater than the time that you are spending money.

Work hard, no matter how much recognition you get.

As a visual person, I love a creative resume. Putting in a little effort on the design side will show that you care about making things look good.