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