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