a few things im working on

something i did 5 minutes ago

take a second to call up your parents.

they’ll appreciate it.

3 quotes

“You do not have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is necessary. But the stars neither require nor demand it” - Annie Dillard

“What we perceive as rejection is just redirection” - Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder of Bumble

“most people are trees whose branches and bark have grown around a random, flying bullet from decades ago” - armaan

2 questions

when was the last time you told someone no to their face?

how would you react if you lost your first identity/label? what would that look like?

1 musing

here’s something im working on.

asking for advice.

people want to help you. just reach out your hand.

you’re a dreamer. i bet you are because you’re reading this right now.

you’ve got goals and hopes and aspirations and all that. but you’re probably a little lost, not sure how to land your first job or score that interview or build that company.

that’s okay.

i respect that. i respect the fact you understand you don’t know what you don’t know.

but here’s some good news.

people want to help you.

people want to help.

do you ever regret helping someone else? whether it be picking up their groceries, telling ‘em a joke, or lending them your phone charger, you always feel good after helping someone.

same applies to others.

ask for that coffee chat. pose a question or two. ask for a favor

it might just lead to that interview, or first job, or even a helpful piece of advice.

just ask.

media:

podcast i loved: Brian Ondrako + Derek Sivers

My Podcast, Figuring it Out - Beauty. Being an artist. Pain.

THANK you for reading, you’re the best, and I love you oh so dearly.

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ps: make someone laugh today