Disney's twelve principles of animation

First and foremost, I have to give respect where respect is due. Disney has been way ahead of the animation game since the 1930's. His team of "Nine Old Men," were the equivalent of super heroes to designers young and old. Until I came across these principles in a class project, I had never heard the "full story," if you know what I mean. The simple fact that most animation companies follow these principles to this day is amazing to me. You really have to have your ducks in a row to have that kind of longevity. But then again, you have to pay the cost to be the boss.
Disney was really onto something with the twelve principles of animation. Just one man and a design team making a standard for their own work, created a standard for the industry itself. I hope that I can contribute something of that caliber to the field of design. The only problem is that I am not always confident about my work even if it seems like I am. Guess I've got something to prove. Any how, maybe I'll just stick to practicing my C4D for now, rule the world via computer later.