In my experience...to be a "good" designer..first of all...its not all only about designs..brush up on your presentation skills..meaning...learn more of those boombastics english words..dont go use pasar malam words when u speak...speak clearly and accurately when u present your works..practice makes perfect...position yourself as the client then ask questions that u think as a consumer would ask...after all..its all about simple logic...do some homework before u go meet new clients..mostly go through their webpages or even better..identify their competitors...get response or feedback from clients...dont do too much of non-related topics chatters ...get to the point...if not u will end up having a confused client..and sudden awkward silence...at the same time..roll your eyes over the meeting room..observe..spot the person who has the deciding power..smile and pay more attention there...

..learn more about basics marketing matters in general..keep up to date on general info..dont be a square headed designer..if your cant be the best designer...atleast..market yourself as a competent(never push datelines)person..trusted one.

ok..thats what i can think of at this moment...so many things to say...so liitle time...sooo lazy to type...30+ years as a freelancer...visualiser..designer..illustrator and small-time advert house owner.(retired)...been there done that...good luck to u all.