Janis Ozolins

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

“There are some people who naturally uplift our energy - the trick is finding them.” – Ali Abdaal

That time of the year.

That time of the year.

Good products bridge gaps.

Good products bridge gaps.

Learn to explain ideas visually:
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Life.

Life.

All good things, but one is the real needle mover.

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.

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.

;)

;)

Try and expect that you'll need to try some more.

Try and expect that you'll need to try some more.

Notification came, and the focus went.

Notification came, and the focus went.

The tipping point for growth.

The tipping point for growth.

Show up, every damn day, no matter how small.

Show up, every damn day, no matter how small.

How most full-time creatives start.

How most full-time creatives start.

When you sit down to work (but don't work)

When you sit down to work (but don't work)

The path to regret.

The path to regret.

No discomfort? No breakthoguhs.

No discomfort? No breakthoguhs.

Sign of a good project.

Sign of a good project.

What could be that regret?

What could be that regret?

2 options

2 options

A lot of problems disappear once you stop imagining them.

A lot of problems disappear once you stop imagining them.

Procrastination that feels like “work”.

Procrastination that feels like “work”.

Small things can have immense value.

Small things can have immense value.

The world moves on. Ignorance leaves you behind.

The world moves on. Ignorance leaves you behind.

Do it before doubt destroys it.

Do it before doubt destroys it.

Earn your tools.

Earn your tools.

Obsession is your ultimate advantage.

Obsession is your ultimate advantage.

It makes no sense that we don’t do them.

It makes no sense that we don’t do them.

Promise less, deliver more.

Promise less, deliver more.

Is there a better way?

Is there a better way?

Action.

Action.

Nike is right.

Nike is right.

More tasks. More switching. More lost time.

More tasks. More switching. More lost time.

Find your people, one way or another.

Find your people, one way or another.

Get more attention by opening up.

Get more attention by opening up.

You've got this.

You've got this.

Deliver. Overdeliver. Never underdeliver.

Deliver. Overdeliver. Never underdeliver.

Human nature.

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.

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.

Without naivety, I wouldn’t have built this creative online business.

Start with what you have.

Start with what you have.

It creates momentum and keeps the flame alive for your dream.

It creates momentum and keeps the flame alive for your dream.

Honest project plan.

Honest project plan.

Doing is overestimated. Quitting is underestimated.

Doing is overestimated. Quitting is underestimated.

"I'm listening."

"I'm listening."

Give it an honest try.

Give it an honest try.

Complaining costs time.

Complaining costs time.

Plug and play.

Plug and play.

Both feel good in the short term, but only one will feel good in the long term.

Both feel good in the short term, but only one will feel good in the long term.

Breakthroughs take time.

Breakthroughs take time.

Keep going.

Keep going.

To-do lists require work, they don’t do the work.

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.

Align your actions with the reputation you want—and use the internet to scale it.

Want change? Take action.

Want change? Take action.

Consistent trying can change your mind.

Consistent trying can change your mind.

Ship and iterate.

Ship and iterate.

Why do people leave their well-paid jobs for funky side hustles?

Why do people leave their well-paid jobs for funky side hustles?

A day in the life of most people.

A day in the life of most people.

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Move the ball forward every single day – no matter how small.

Move the ball forward every single day – no matter how small.

A great product is essential, but great marketing is optional.

A great product is essential, but great marketing is optional.

Luck requires preparation.

Luck requires preparation.

Start now. It’s not too late.

Start now. It’s not too late.

A worthwhile search.

A worthwhile search.

Most projects be like this.

Most projects be like this.

Be aware if you have too many answers.

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.

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.

Don't enjoy the corporate world? Become one.

Start now and avoid regret.

Start now and avoid regret.

Work towards your dream job.

Work towards your dream job.

Love has more patience, so pursue projects that excite you.

Love has more patience, so pursue projects that excite you.

Drop something. Say no. Or burnout.

Drop something. Say no. Or burnout.

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Slice and start.

Slice and start.

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Hi, I’m Janis!

I spent years as an aspiring content creator. Tried YouTube, podcasting, blogging — all of it felt like an uphill battle.

Then I stumbled upon the idea of communicating through visuals. I loved it and pursued it seriously. Six months later, momentum kicked in, and I left my corporate job.

Now, my visuals reach millions every month. I’ve built an audience of 220,000+ and collaborated with people I once dreamed of working with—Shaan Puri, Naval Ravikant, Ana Lorena Fabrega, Jefferson Fisher, Dharmesh Shah, Matt D’Avella, Julian Shapiro, and Steven Bartlett.

People kept asking how I make my visuals, so I put together a course and community to share my process and help others do the same.

I still take on freelance projects from time to time. More info here.

Other projects I’m working on:

Writting and illustrating a book on creative work with my wife, Linda (signed with Harriman House).

Content Pal, a co-creation with Jurij Tokarski. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when we launch our aimple, pay-per-use social media scheduler.

Beyond that, I’m still creating. You can find me on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter on Substack.

If you want to share my work, feel free – just follow these guidelines.

Janis Ozolins