I've been doing my own thing consulting/advising startups for 4 years now - and when I was going at it alone I felt lonely and empty but also relaxed and liberated but was also a weird nervous wreck for no reason sometimes. So about a year ago, a friend and I joined forces and we're no a "consulting firm" and it did wonders for my mental health!
I dunno - not sure this applies to you at all but something to consider!
Speaking for myself, I come to your Substack because I'm a fan and getting to see bonus sketches and read any idle thoughts you're having is the best. Something about the way you draw faces often makes me laugh out loud. It's "helpful" because it's a delight and it's beautiful and it's funny in a world that increasingly feels like none of those things.
Wow! So much and so many feelings--and don't be beholden to anyone but you. Great momentum. Here's to success in feeling satisfied with what you accomplish and what you live day to day. Love all the illustrations. Thanks.
Love that James Baldwin quote and glad you have found time to read and reflect on the WHY of all these things we engage in. Also I did a marathon last year for similar reasons! I really dug it! I am a slow runner and had a evernslower day on marathon day and still am really happy I did it. Like weirdly still proud of myself in a way that I really enjoy. Anyways, I too for some reason only read award-winning books, even when I am not explicitly seeking them out. My partner makes fun of me for it. Might I recommend Barbarian Days by William Finnegan - a memoir written by a New Yorker writer about surfing all over the world - starting in the 1960s (what a COOL life) - and also consequently winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Congratulations on the marathon, you SHOULD be proud! I will definitely investigate the book. "What a cool life!" is something i think to myself often while reading.
I have adhd and sometimes the mountain of suck makes me want to crawl back into bed and not do anything productive. Maybe stick to whatever is working right now, pause the things you're not sure about, and skip the things that don't bring you joy. Things I can learn from you is adding in training for a goal (your marathon) - I usually start strong but peter out early, and its because I haven't broken the first step down enough. Thank you for your post!
I've been doing my own thing consulting/advising startups for 4 years now - and when I was going at it alone I felt lonely and empty but also relaxed and liberated but was also a weird nervous wreck for no reason sometimes. So about a year ago, a friend and I joined forces and we're no a "consulting firm" and it did wonders for my mental health!
I dunno - not sure this applies to you at all but something to consider!
Speaking for myself, I come to your Substack because I'm a fan and getting to see bonus sketches and read any idle thoughts you're having is the best. Something about the way you draw faces often makes me laugh out loud. It's "helpful" because it's a delight and it's beautiful and it's funny in a world that increasingly feels like none of those things.
That's so lovely to read, thank you so much! <3
Taking a day at a time without scrolling seems wonderful! Loved your thoughts in this beginning of the year.
Wow! So much and so many feelings--and don't be beholden to anyone but you. Great momentum. Here's to success in feeling satisfied with what you accomplish and what you live day to day. Love all the illustrations. Thanks.
Love that James Baldwin quote and glad you have found time to read and reflect on the WHY of all these things we engage in. Also I did a marathon last year for similar reasons! I really dug it! I am a slow runner and had a evernslower day on marathon day and still am really happy I did it. Like weirdly still proud of myself in a way that I really enjoy. Anyways, I too for some reason only read award-winning books, even when I am not explicitly seeking them out. My partner makes fun of me for it. Might I recommend Barbarian Days by William Finnegan - a memoir written by a New Yorker writer about surfing all over the world - starting in the 1960s (what a COOL life) - and also consequently winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Congratulations on the marathon, you SHOULD be proud! I will definitely investigate the book. "What a cool life!" is something i think to myself often while reading.
I have adhd and sometimes the mountain of suck makes me want to crawl back into bed and not do anything productive. Maybe stick to whatever is working right now, pause the things you're not sure about, and skip the things that don't bring you joy. Things I can learn from you is adding in training for a goal (your marathon) - I usually start strong but peter out early, and its because I haven't broken the first step down enough. Thank you for your post!