The Danger of Getting Stuck in Learning Mode
“Learning without implementation isn’t growth—it’s hoarding.”
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.”
Now Is Hard. Later Is Harder
“The longer you wait, the harder it gets—not because the work is harder, but because the resistance is stronger.”
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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."
The Future Won’t Wait for You to Worry Less
“You don’t need less worry. You need more momentum. That’s what gets you through.”
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.”
You’re Not Late. You’re Just Right on Time.
“You’re not falling behind—you’re unfolding.”
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.”
When You Rush, You’re Easier to Push: The Hidden Cost of Impatience
“When you rush, you’re easier to push—and when you’re easier to push, you’re easier to lose yourself.”
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.”