Evolving Your Style: How to Stay True to Yourself While Embracing Change
“There’s a sweet spot between market demands and personal evolution—a space where commercial viability meets creative growth.”
You Can't Change the Past, But You Can Change Your Future
“Your past doesn’t define your future; each new project is a fresh start and an opportunity to build on everything you’ve learned.”
Sweet or Bitter? How Your Mindset Shapes the Life You See
“Every day, in every client interaction and project challenge, you have a choice: to see the bitter—the difficulties, frustrations, and unfairness of it all—or to see the sweet—the opportunities, lessons, and potential for growth.”
The Path of Least Resistance: Why Structural Change is Key to Personal Growth
“The power to change your life doesn’t just lie in changing yourself; it lies in changing the world around you.”
Rethinking Success: Are You Playing the Right Game?
“Success isn’t about winning someone else’s game; it’s about having the courage to play your own.”
Breaking Old Patterns: Why Transforming Your Environment Transforms You
“When you transform your environment, you’re not just changing your surroundings—you’re changing yourself.”
Permission to Change: You Don’t Have to Be Who You Were Last Year
“Clinging to an old version of ourselves can stifle growth and hinder our ability to produce authentic work.”
Creating Without Applause The Hidden Power of Unseen Work
“Creating without the expectation of applause turns the focus inward—it’s a space where true creative breakthroughs often happen.”
From Viral to Invisible: Surviving the Emotional Whiplash of Social Media Algorithms
“Remember, an algorithm does not determine your worth as a creator.”
The Fear of Asking: Do You Know Everything or Are You Afraid to Know?
“The greatest creators aren’t those who know everything, but those who are fearless in their pursuit of knowledge.”
No Sparks Needed: The Power of Showing Up and Creating Consistently
“Consistency might not sound as exciting as a bolt of creative lightning, but it’s the bedrock of professional growth and success.”
Why We Trust Excuses: How Nice People Keep Us Stuck, and Kind People Set Us Free
“While excuses might provide temporary comfort, they’re often the very things keeping us from reaching our full potential as creative professionals.”
The Power of Creating Junk: How to Find the Gems in Your Creative Process
“Hidden within that pile of ‘junk’ are often the most brilliant gems of creativity.”
Trusting Your Creative Instincts: Breaking Free from the Need for Approval
“True creativity flourishes when risks are taken, but seeking external approval can make risk feel too daunting.”
Embracing the Discomfort: How Looking Like an Idiot Can Lead to Greater Success
"Embracing moments of uncertainty and allowing ourselves to look foolish can be the catalyst for our greatest achievements."
The Danger of Pleasing Everyone: How Universal Appeal Leads to Indifference
“By trying to appeal to everyone, we risk creating work that appeals to no one, leading to creative stagnation and diminished impact.”