The 2 types of talent

The power of mistakes and discipline

How emotions are like threads

In this issue: what teaches you the best lessons, how to visualize a disruption and its response, a simple way to manage overwhelm, what it really means to live with grief.

The myth of "being ready"

In this issue: A year still full of opportunities, the "readiness" myth, the 3 words that change everything, and how writing is like gardening.

How purpose is like a candle

In this issue: the power of habits, why visuals are not about visuals, 3 types of friendships, and why staying perfect is an empty victory.

Why you should always "root" for yourself

In this issue: the difference between difficult and impossible, the real game you should be playing online, why being "weird" is cool 😎, and the opportunities and possibilities ahead this year!

You're not the problem. The problem is the problem.

In this issue: an alternative to you vs me, the best metric for success, if people pleaser was an emoji, and why the grass is greener.

The bumps you’re feeling doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong road

In this issue: what you can start today, creative habits, why the bumps you're feeling are a sign you're heading in the right direction, and maintaining a growth mindset in the face of mistakes.

How to use evidence to build confidence

In this issue: The possibility chain of evidence, the minimum viable capture, why it's not about the destination or the journey, and the difference between the arrogant mind and the humble mind.

What’s the difference between generosity and strategy?

In this issue: 4 approaches to relationships, what makes a good visual metaphor, a friendly reminder, and how genius is different than talent.

Are you preparing or are you procrastinating?

In this issue: the real value behind collaboration, visual metaphors ANIMATED, moving from habit to identity, and the difference between preparation and procrastination.

There's a difference between what's cool and what's meaningful

In this issue: a friendly reminder that the year isn't over yet, navigating imposter syndrome, why it's important to let it go, and the best gut-check on realizing how deeply you understand something.

Why showing up doesn't mean showing up perfectly.

In this issue: What consistency means, the ONE visual who's message I hope will outlast me, and why the little efforts over time matter.

What is the most important thing you should do next?

In this issue: Why prioritizing is critical to get to where you want to go, how many priorities you should set (and the simplest path to finding it).

What is the "Big Picture Paradox?"

In this issue: Victim mindset vs Opportunity Mindset, a deep dive into creativity, the "Big Picture Paradox" and why the grass is greener on the other side.

Why I'm not worried about AI Images

In this issue: Why you can't use other people's rulers to measure your success, why I'm' not worried about AI, the shape of fear, and the actual path to success.

Why friendships get harder as we get older

In this issue: how friendships change over time, why it shouldn't be easy if you want to grow to your potential, the circular thinking trap, and the danger of productive procrastination

The time-saving power of one simple word

In this issue: the fantasy of "overnight success," how one simple word gives your time back, the critical thing you need when iterating, and what grudges does to your physical health.

Why low-hanging fruit are dangerous

In this issue: the trap of low-hanging fruit, design lessons from color choice, what it means to be a quiet leader, and learning the power of daily habits through basketball.

How Progress Is Like Crossing a River

You don’t leap over it—you step through it. In this issue: how to flip the "what if," a simple framework to show the 80/20 Rule, how you are not your emotions, and what to do when you're overwhelmed with a task.

The Myth of Doing It All

In this issue: Why doing less can lead to more, a reminder about building sharp skills, why visuals matter, and what people remember about you (and it's not your words).

Why failing is not what you think

In this issue: why what got you here won't get you there, how creativity is like navigating the fog of war, discipline vs regret, and the true definition of failure

How to look at your fears differently

In this issue: "diving deeper" into self-doubt, how to visualize with simple shapes and arrows, what to do when overwhelmed with your to-do list, how fear is stronger in our imagination, and what Death can teach us about rest 👀

How risks are like being stranded on a boat

In this issue: what you forget when assessing risks, how to overcome creative "disappointment of outcomes," why it's impossible to do everything at once, and a friendly reminder about the effort behind what we see.

How money is like water

In this issue: what I wish I knew in my 20s, 3-step framework to distill ideas in visual metaphors, what role failures play in your success journey, and how money is like water.