But still, stand firmly behind it. — Welcome to the ying yang corner of the internet. If you are new here, here is a little summary of what I talked about. I speak a lot about my experiences as a founder and business owner. I also talk about enjoying and advocating for a 9–5. In a way…

And actually enjoy it… — I know I have talked a lot about how I quit my business and went back to the 9–5. I still believe and stand behind this, but my brain always has an itch to scratch. All over TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Reddit, you see people saying how they started a…

and how you can become one yourself. — A high performer can deliver 400% more productivity than the average performer. Being a high performer can also give you more leverage when it comes to raises, bonuses, and a new job. Are they born with it? Some may say so. That misconception is the belief that high performers are…

How I found success… — I am a 3-time founder and currently the owner of 1 business. I started when I was just 18 years old and since have learned a lot about being an entrepreneur in many facets. While my businesses didn’t “fail” they also didn’t really succeed. So here are 4 things I wish someone told me during my journey: Pick a path I am not talking about what…

Are you chasing the pot of gold? — I’ve been a side hustler since the age of 18 years old. In that time I’ve seen side hustles become the buzz of the town. …

And getting over the fear of rejection — Interviews used to be super nerve-wracking even after years of doing it, I still get doubt clouding my mind. The fear of rejection, if I had said something different, etc. But these days that fear is minimal and doesn’t now ruin my experience interviewing. What helped changed this? Mindset Being…

“No, absolutely not.” — A little bit of a joke, but also, not really. The failure rate of start-ups in the USA: 20% fail within the first year. After five years, 50% have faltered, while after 10 years, 68% of businesses will have failed. But why is that? Because business is hard. Let alone you are the founder…

Because it’s hard enough already… — When it’s time to make or remake a product design portfolio, many designers struggle to create an effective collection of work that leave a strong impression on hiring managers. Much of the inspiration likely you found are those who have some work experience or are maybe at a different level. …

and I got burned… — A rude awakening for the tech industry this year has triggered a slew of layoffs at major companies. Meta: Cut about 11,000 employees — an estimated 13% of its workforce. Twitter: Cut about 3,700 employees — an estimated 50% of its workforce. Amazon: Cut about 10,000 employees-the cuts amounting to…