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