Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, is well-known for helping people decide what to let go of in their homes by using joy as a guiding metric. I've found this approach valuable in other areas of my life as well. I’ve adapted one of her techniques to help me when people, situations, activities, or even books and classes start to clutter my mind with frustration. I ask myself, “Does it/they/this bring me joy?” If the answer is yes, I keep it. If the answer is no, but I st...

Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, is well-known for helping people decide what to let go of in their homes by using joy as a guiding metric. I've found this approach valuable in other areas of my life as well. I’ve adapted one of her techniques to help me when people, situations, activities, or even books and classes start to clutter my mind with frustration. I ask myself, “Does it/they/this bring me joy?” If the answer is yes, I keep it. If the answer is no, but I st...

Growth often comes from pushing boundaries. Experimenting with new techniques, mediums, or even blending traditional and modern methods c...

Growth often comes from pushing boundaries. Experimenting with new techniques, mediums, or even blending traditional and modern methods c...

It's okay to put yourself first. Selflessness sounds good in theory, but too much in practice can be detrimental to your growth. Finding ...

It's okay to put yourself first. Selflessness sounds good in theory, but too much in practice can be detrimental to your growth. Finding ...

When the urge hits to tell everyone what you’re working on, remember this: move in silence. It’s tempting to share your plans and seek va...

When the urge hits to tell everyone what you’re working on, remember this: move in silence. It’s tempting to share your plans and seek va...

Resistance shows up in many forms—fear, procrastination, self-doubt—and it often keeps us from doing the work that matters most. For me, ...

Resistance shows up in many forms—fear, procrastination, self-doubt—and it often keeps us from doing the work that matters most. For me, ...

Being motivated to change isn’t some magical force that appears when you need it most. It’s messy, elusive, and often absent when we’re trying to make real change. Here’s the hard truth: most people don’t care enough to make the changes we say we want to make. We may set goals and make plans, but when it comes down to putting in the work, we falter. If this feels like something you do, then ask yourself this: "Do I care enough to push through the discomfort? Am I willing to take that first aw...

Being motivated to change isn’t some magical force that appears when you need it most. It’s messy, elusive, and often absent when we’re trying to make real change. Here’s the hard truth: most people don’t care enough to make the changes we say we want to make. We may set goals and make plans, but when it comes down to putting in the work, we falter. If this feels like something you do, then ask yourself this: "Do I care enough to push through the discomfort? Am I willing to take that first aw...

We live in a world that constantly tells us to rush—rush to succeed, rush to achieve, rush to move on to the next thing. But here’s the t...

We live in a world that constantly tells us to rush—rush to succeed, rush to achieve, rush to move on to the next thing. But here’s the t...

The "halo effect" is a psychological bias where perceived success in one area enhances overall perceptions. In the onchain world, selling...

The "halo effect" is a psychological bias where perceived success in one area enhances overall perceptions. In the onchain world, selling...

As artists, many of us resist being seen as a product. Art, especially when created with passion, might feel like it should be about pure expression, not something to be bought and sold. But here’s the paradox: when you share and sell your work, the line between creator and product starts to blur. Like it or not, both we and our art are often viewed as products. By not taking an active role in shaping our narrative or engaging in thoughtful marketing, we willingly—whether consciously or uncon...

As artists, many of us resist being seen as a product. Art, especially when created with passion, might feel like it should be about pure expression, not something to be bought and sold. But here’s the paradox: when you share and sell your work, the line between creator and product starts to blur. Like it or not, both we and our art are often viewed as products. By not taking an active role in shaping our narrative or engaging in thoughtful marketing, we willingly—whether consciously or uncon...

Pioneers in any field are trailblazers, venturing into uncharted territory with little more than vision and determination. They face skepticism, technical hurdles, and the challenge of defining what’s possible. Their efforts lay the foundation for future advancements, and their legacy echoes through every new development that follows. It’s natural for pioneers to feel a mix of pride, nostalgia, and even envy as newer generations rise to prominence. These feelings are valid—human responses to ...

Pioneers in any field are trailblazers, venturing into uncharted territory with little more than vision and determination. They face skepticism, technical hurdles, and the challenge of defining what’s possible. Their efforts lay the foundation for future advancements, and their legacy echoes through every new development that follows. It’s natural for pioneers to feel a mix of pride, nostalgia, and even envy as newer generations rise to prominence. These feelings are valid—human responses to ...

The single best piece of career advice I read was in Jack Canfield’s The Power of Focus. He quotes Jim Rohn as saying,“if you read o...

The single best piece of career advice I read was in Jack Canfield’s The Power of Focus. He quotes Jim Rohn as saying,“if you read o...