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