Stop Thinking With Someone Else’s Brain
"It feels like action, but it’s imitation—and imitation can’t carry a meaningful creative career."
The Tools That Built You Won’t Build What’s Next
“You’re not starting over—you’re starting forward.”
Designing a Creative Life With Fewer Tabs Open
"Creative clarity comes from focus, not frenzy."
Stop Adding. Start Editing
“More isn’t always better. Sometimes, it’s just more.”
Momentum Is Your Shortcut. Don’t Kill It.
"Momentum isn’t about speed—it’s about continuity. You don’t need to sprint. You just need to stop stopping."
Failure’s Not the Problem—Avoiding It Is
“Avoiding failure feels smart—but it slowly kills creativity.”
Small Doors Often Lead to Big Rooms
“You can’t always recognise the size of the room from the size of the door.”
Before You Chase It, Ask If It’s Worth Catching
“You’re not just chasing a moment. You’re choosing a direction.”
Water the Flowers, Not the Weeds: Nurturing Growth in Your Creative Practice
“It’s a subtle form of sabotage: giving your best energy to the things that least deserve it.”
Not Your Circus, Not Your Clowns: Letting People Stay Wrong
“You don’t have to jump into every mess you’re invited to.”
Everyone Wants the Dream Job—Until It Looks Like Work
“The difference with a dream job isn’t that it’s effortless. It’s that the effort leads somewhere that matters to you.”
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Nudge
“The power of a nudge isn’t in its force—it’s in its direction.”