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