Hey! I'm Janis Ozolins, the creator behind all this. Here's my about page.
“There are some people who naturally uplift our energy - the trick is finding them.” – Ali Abdaal
That time of the year.
Good products bridge gaps.
Life.
All good things, but one is the real needle mover.
In the short term, chasing curiosity might not always make sense – no clear payoff, and you might even look silly. But keep going – it’ll take longer than you think, but it’s worth it.
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Try and expect that you'll need to try some more.
Notification came, and the focus went.
The tipping point for growth.
Show up, every damn day, no matter how small.
How most full-time creatives start.
When you sit down to work (but don't work)
The path to regret.
No discomfort? No breakthoguhs.
Sign of a good project.
What could be that regret?
2 options
A lot of problems disappear once you stop imagining them.
Procrastination that feels like “work”.
Small things can have immense value.
The world moves on. Ignorance leaves you behind.
Do it before doubt destroys it.
Earn your tools.
Obsession is your ultimate advantage.
It makes no sense that we don’t do them.
Promise less, deliver more.
Is there a better way?
Action.
Nike is right.
More tasks. More switching. More lost time.
Find your people, one way or another.
Get more attention by opening up.
You've got this.
Deliver. Overdeliver. Never underdeliver.
Human nature.
Curiosity is the ultimate cheat code. It makes learning effortless and turns hard work into play. While others force focus, you’re pulled in naturally.
Without naivety, I wouldn’t have built this creative online business.
Start with what you have.
It creates momentum and keeps the flame alive for your dream.
Honest project plan.
Doing is overestimated. Quitting is underestimated.
"I'm listening."
Give it an honest try.
Complaining costs time.
Plug and play.
Both feel good in the short term, but only one will feel good in the long term.
Breakthroughs take time.
Keep going.
To-do lists require work, they don’t do the work.
Align your actions with the reputation you want—and use the internet to scale it.
Want change? Take action.
Consistent trying can change your mind.
Ship and iterate.
Why do people leave their well-paid jobs for funky side hustles?
A day in the life of most people.
Move the ball forward every single day – no matter how small.
A great product is essential, but great marketing is optional.
Luck requires preparation.
Start now. It’s not too late.
A worthwhile search.
Most projects be like this.
Be aware if you have too many answers.
One of the things I enjoy most about being self-employed is the freedom to bounce around, act on my ideas, and not get stuck in bureaucracy.
Don't enjoy the corporate world? Become one.
Start now and avoid regret.
Work towards your dream job.
Love has more patience, so pursue projects that excite you.
Drop something. Say no. Or burnout.
Slice and start.