For a long time, I’ve waited for that external nod, that validation from someone else to make me feel like I’m on the right path. But I’ve realized that waiting for others to affirm my journey just leads to frustration. So, instead of hoping to be chosen, I’ve decided to choose myself. Choosing myself means moving forward on projects that genuinely matter to me, even if they don’t fit the conventional mold. It means trusting my instincts and backing my own ideas, without waiting for permissio...

For a long time, I’ve waited for that external nod, that validation from someone else to make me feel like I’m on the right path. But I’ve realized that waiting for others to affirm my journey just leads to frustration. So, instead of hoping to be chosen, I’ve decided to choose myself. Choosing myself means moving forward on projects that genuinely matter to me, even if they don’t fit the conventional mold. It means trusting my instincts and backing my own ideas, without waiting for permissio...

Choosing between Open Editions, Limited Editions, and 1/1 artworks goes beyond numbers—it's a strategic choice that affects both the arti...

Choosing between Open Editions, Limited Editions, and 1/1 artworks goes beyond numbers—it's a strategic choice that affects both the arti...

In a world brimming with choices, the mantra "If it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no" serves as a powerful guide. Coined by Derek Sivers,...

In a world brimming with choices, the mantra "If it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no" serves as a powerful guide. Coined by Derek Sivers,...

That is the moment when most people give up. When the work feels too tough, the results seem too distant, and quitting seems like the easiest choice. It's that crucial point where dreams often fade—not because they’re out of reach, but because they’re uncomfortable. But here’s the twist: this is your chance. It’s the point where others tap out, but you can decide to push through. When you fight that urge to quit, you’re not just moving forward—you’re doing what most people won’t.

That is the moment when most people give up. When the work feels too tough, the results seem too distant, and quitting seems like the easiest choice. It's that crucial point where dreams often fade—not because they’re out of reach, but because they’re uncomfortable. But here’s the twist: this is your chance. It’s the point where others tap out, but you can decide to push through. When you fight that urge to quit, you’re not just moving forward—you’re doing what most people won’t.

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...

We often get stuck trying to make the “perfect” decision, worrying about whether it’s the right choice for our future. But what if the re...

We often get stuck trying to make the “perfect” decision, worrying about whether it’s the right choice for our future. But what if the re...