2024 ~ Not Perfect Perfect Blog

Friday, December 13, 2024

There is no magic trick.

There is no magic trick, no "what ifs," either. There is only "what's next," so you better prepare.

Wipe those tears and keep going.

Those tears are not going to help you. You know better. Keep going.

That is the only way to make your dream a reality.

You don't need a schedule for a month; you need a schedule for tomorrow. You need to take small steps toward your big dream. That is the only way to make your dream a reality.

You will find a way. You always do. Keep going.

Work harder than you can.

Go back on track as fast as you can. No "thinking about it" is necessary. Everything can change in a moment, so you better work harder than you can.

No matter what, you keep going.

You don't know what your next step would look like but you know you will find it. No matter what, you keep going.

Buckle up, lady.

Buckle up, lady. It's a long-term journey. You better test and learn everything because you never really get "there". There is always where to go next.

You will win.

You will win. You already won. Don't worry, keep going.

Master the art of being.

Master the art of being. You don't need to take your phone out every minute, or think about your to-do list, you can just be . Look up. Smile. Take a picture with your eyes.

It's not black or white.

It's not black or white, success or failure—it's life. You do your best with what you have today and do the same tomorrow.

That's actually the goal.

Be the one who never stops. Never stop dreaming. Never stop creating. That's actually the goal.

You get better.

Decide that no matter where you go. You move. You always strive to be better.

Perfect.

Don't put garbage inside your head. There is no room for doubt and worst-case scenarios. They ruin the now, which is perfect.

Failure is not an option. Not now, not ever.

Don't call it a failure or a win. Call it progress. Call it another step forward. Call it a journey worth taking. Lucky you.

You are good. Breath.

Don't think what if, don't say "You could have been". Say "You are doing a good job and you can do even better". Talk to yourself like you talk to others.

Playing for the long run.

You are playing for the long run—not for likes or shares, but to get better. That's it.

You already won.

No one can take it away from you. It's yours. One way or the other, you already won.

Don't worry.

You can do it. Smile, and don't worry. Good things are coming. You got this.

Find a way to overcome.

They can say anything. The only thing that matters is whether you chewed that thought all day long or managed to overcome it and save the day. I hope the latter.

There is no plan B.

Make it your fuel. Make every "can't" an opportunity to prove them wrong. To be all in. To do it "despite". To do it bigger than you have ever imagined.

"Failing" is not your thing.

Don't even say that word. "Failing" is not your thing. Not here and not back home. Not anywhere. Never. Keep going.

Find a way to get better.

In this zip code or not, decide you will never give up. The goal is to find a way to get better. Always.

Think positive.

Think positive. Think big. Think big steps forward. Don't put any fear inside your head. It's useless.

This is it.

This is it. This is 100% happy. This is a "day in a life" I have always dreamt of. Any extra is more than welcome but this is it. This is what I always wanted.

You haven't even started yet.

This nonstop brain you keep complaining about is what brought you here, so relax. Beath. Reavalute. And keep going; you haven't even started yet.

Always remember.

Do the best you can today. And try your best tomorrow too. That's the goal.

Get your priorities straight.

Get your priorities straight. Your health. Your energy. Your craft. You already know all the traps out there, so you better know better.

Try everything. Ask anyone.

Try everything. Ask anyone. Move fast. Don't hesitate. Someone will say yes. You already know it. Stay strong.

MOVE.

You could have been on the other side already. And you know it. Don't make any excuses, you don't have much time left. MOVE.

You can do it.

You are not sick or tired. You are just scared. Put one foot in front of the other, and make it happen—like you always do.

Keep going.

Don't worry, god will help. All you need is to keep going.

You. You be the celebrity you want to dress. You. Be the person you are waiting to call, saying you are the chosen one. YOU. Stop waiting. Stop searching for plan B. There is no plan B. You don't have another choice but to do it, without looking back.

"I don't get overwhelmed"

Don't forget that "I don't get overwhelmed" is not a short-term phrase. It's a life lesson. You will only have another idea, but be the one who always knows when to stop and reevaluate.

Don't do it.

Don't do it. Don't steal your joy because you are worried. Worry is thinking about the future while missing the present moment. Why would you do that?. No one knows what's waiting for him around the corner anyway.

Do it.

You do it. And then you do it again. And again. Until it doesn't feel unfamiliar. Until it feels like you need to master another challenge.

Do your best.

You will never do everything you think about. You will never have enough time for every idea. There is only 24 hours a day. Decide you will do your best—every single day.

Smile, look at the sky. This is it.

No, "What's now?" Smile and look at the sky. This is it. That is the dream. Don't mess up those feelings with fear or worry. You will not get to live those days all over again. Now it's your time.

You are not tired. Now is the time to give it all.

You can do it. You can do it all. You don't really know what tired is. Keep going.

Plan B is the same as plan A.

Plan B is the same as Plan A. It's figuring it out as you go, getting better, and taking big steps forward. There is no other way.

Getting better.

You are getting better not for a "good job," not for the money, nor the fame. You are getting better because that's the ultimate goal.

Keep going.

This is it. That is the dream. That's the life. That's what you always wanted. Not "if" but "when". You will get it all. Keep going.

It's on you.

If you already know the result and still making that move, it's on you. "Maybe today will be different" is not a proper answer, it is an excuse to make that bad move.

Be careful.

Stop saying things you don't mean, even if no one listens to you. You are what you say to yourself. Be careful.

It is a good day.

When the day is full of things you love to do, push yourself to do, and do better than before, it is a good day.

That's it.

It's the cup of coffee in the West Village with a glimpse of the sun. It's the last-minute change you see in your dreams that brings the design to another level. It's that smark I have on my face when no one is watching. That's it. Getting better makes me happy, as do the little things in between.

It's a full circle. You have made it.

I was walking down the streets feeling like I had already won. "You are here, right?" I was telling myself. "Look up, you have already made it". Nothing is missing. It's a full circle.

Remember, it can all change in a day.

Make it fun. Make it easy. Enjoy both worlds. Remember, it can all change in a day.

Good Luck

You are starting tomorrow. Without knowing how to use your new camera. Without the foundation you think you need. With the nose you hate. You are starting tomorrow because soon it will be too late. And you would give everything to be where you are now. Good luck (I know you can do it).

Today was a good day.

You don't need anyone to tell you "good job", and you don't need to answer questions about plan B either. But if you let it ruin your day, it's on you. Today was a good day.

You better win.

It's not about how you look, it's about what you bring to the table. The well-excited ideas, the work ethic, and the endless enthusiasm. That is what makes a person a winner.

A better tomorrow.

Don't panic, and don't think plan B. Think about how you can be better tomorrow.

Every day is your birthday.

No words, just tears. A stomach ache that is a part of you, knowing that life is shorter than you think. And every day is your birthday.

You owe it to her.

Give yourself a deadline. Give yourself 30 days to be someone you are not. 30 days to be all it. Do it for the person who worked so hard in the past few years. You owe it to her.

Big steps forward.

Those big steps you're taking now are what you said you would do. Big steps forward is what you need to take to get to the other side. Please note, you are already on the other side. Keep going.

A better tomorrow.

Don't think about "what if", think about a better tomorrow. Thinking will mess up you now. It's not worth it.

The goal.

Happy. Happy without a "but". Happy as you can possibly be. Period.

Do it in order to master overcoming.

When you put the camera, think about your future self. Think about the life waiting for you behind the curtain of fear. Behind the anxiety it carries. Do it for you. Do it in order to master overcoming.

Repeat.

Today was a good day. You smile, keep yourself in a good mood, and try to beat the person you were yesterday. Repeat.

You got this.

You are not going to use it but you did it. You did it. Good job. It will get easier. I promise.

Don't worry, Keep going.

Don't worry, you will be fine. God needs you to see. Keep moving forward.

You will never be this young again.

Looking out the window on my ferry back home I said "This is it". You are already living it. That is the dream. Maybe you don't have everything you ever wanted, but use what you do. Remember, you will never be this young again.

It's irrelevant.

They say you "won't". Remember it's not what they are saying, the question is who are "they"?. It's irrelevant. You get to choose it's irrelevant.

I can see it.

You have to. You are going to. You already are. Act like it.

There is no "halfway".

You don't have a choice. There is no "half-way". Either you make it or you don't. It's "all in" or nothing at all. Go crazy now before it's going to be too late.

Lucky me.

She's everything I wished for. My baby sister. I look at her and feel so lucky to call her my sister. I hope she knows she's everything I ever wanted. (I'm so proud of you & lucky me:).

You already know how it works.

The only thing you need to focus on is speed. Speed will get you "there". You already know how it works. Put the voices on mute and work. You can do it.

You can do it.

No matter what, always remember- You can do it. It's only up to you.

"Living the dream"

You are making up stories. If reality doesn't go as planned, you make up another story. Don't. You will be fine. Your dreams have already come true. Relax.

A better you.

Thinking about the past means you are walking backward. It's a waste of your time and energy. Look forward to a better version of you, not vice versa.

here is no other way.

A baby step is better than no step. And yet, you need to push yourself. Be glad you have made the first step but take another one. A big one forward. There is no other way. You got this.

Time is running out.

You won't be able to say you are tired, and you won't be able to say you need "more time". Time is running out. You better think about your next move.

Close your eyes and see it.

Close your eyes and see it. See it and feel it. Don't say "maybe". Don't say "one day". Live as if you are already there. You know you can do it.

"If only"

"If only" is not going to help you. But "doing your best every day" will.

Will you keep going no matter what?!

One day you win, and the next day you lose. That is how it works in the rolecoser called life. The question is: Will you keep going no matter what?!. I hope you will.

Zoom out. Look at the bigger picture.

Zoom out. Look at the bigger picture. You have the talent, the work ethic, and the endless enthusiasm. The are no excuses. Let go of the small things. You know you can win.

"Why not you?"

Think the opposite whenever you think it's too big of a dream. Think about a bigger dream, and ask "Why not you?". Keep going.

Good luck.

No self discussions, no bad moods, and no 'What if's. You are going to do it. There is no other option. Good luck.

There is no plan B.

Don't waste your time thinking about plan B, because you can already feel that plan A will work out for you. Keep going.

You will find a way.

You will find a way. Just don't let the past hunt you and take "bits" from those happy moments. Breath. Be happy.

Do it.

You are not sick. And you should not say it. You are just scared. This is just your transition anxiety. Remember, the faster you make the move, the faster the anxiety will disappear. That is it.

Don't worry, You will make it.

You are living exactly what the 18-year-old version of you was dreaming about. This is exactly what was written under your yearbook picture profile. Wipe those tears, look up, and smile. You will find a way. You will make it. Against all odds, you will make it.

You got this.

You are not crying because something happened to you. You are crying because that's a transition stage. You are saying good bye to the "old" you and starting to feel the new you. It's scary, I know. But you got this.

Life.

Life will always be happy with a mix of sadness. Confidence with a feeling of doubt. Curiosity towards the future with "jumping" stories from the past. That's life. It's not a black-or-white movie. You better treat every day as if it were your last.

Never lose hope.

You have already made a shift, You have already got new sets of seeds planted for the new "you". Now you need to just keep going. And never lose hope.

Do your best every day. That is it.

Think about a better tomorrow, that is it. Don't think about months in advance because you already know, no one knows. Do your best every day. That is it.

Breath.

Breath. You will get it done. Don't panic. You are on your way. And since you can already feel the final destination, you will get there.

Keep your promises to yourself.

I sat there, eating my chocolate cake, watching those yellow cabs outside the window while holding two phones, and smiled. This is it. This is you winning. You have a long way to go, but you keep your promises to yourself.

Speak up. Tell your story.

You did it—one mission out of the two. So before you get mad at yourself for not doing "enough", pause, smile, and tell yourself "Good job," and then move on.

You can do it. I know you can.

You are not sick or tired; you are just scared. It's okay; I get it. But if you always say "tomorrow," that "tomorrow" will never come. You can do it. I know you can.

Keep it clean.

Keep it all clean. Clean mindset. Clean attitude. Clear vision. Don't let stories from the past determine your future. You know better than that.

WIN.

Don't even go there with your thoughts, you know it's not going to happen. You already know you are going to win so don't waste your time wondering. Keep your energy for a better tomorrow.

You got this.

Being in a different environment makes you different. Take it as an advantage, an opportunity to do things your "normal" self wouldn't do. You got this.

You will find a way.

You will find a way. You can smile and sit for 5 minutes on your new favorite bench and look at the sky. You earned it. Nothing really happened to you overnight.

Two things.

You narrowed it down to two things. Two things you have done before and are difficult for you. Two things. I know you can do it and I know you can win.

Happy. 100% happy.

I'm happy. Walking down the streets as if I had already won. I mean, I already did. I hope that feeling will never go away. The ability to open your eyes, look at the sky, and say thank you, lucky you.

You already know how it woks.

It gets easier. You learn how to do things better, how to save time, and how to make yourself feel better when you're anxious. Now, do the step you most fear of. For yourself. It may not be as bad as you think.

Get it done.

You will get it done. Don't beat yourself up. You already know who you're dealing with. "She" will do whatever it takes.

No plan B.

"What if you fail?" I asked myself. And my higher self answered, "You won't". No plan B. You were born to do it.

Speak up.

You are capable. You are smart and you know you can do it. You are running out of time and there is no plan B. Speak up.

I don't know how but I know I can.

It feels "too big". Too big of a dream, too big of a goal. But the bottom line is I know I can do it. I don't know how but I know I can.

One day at a time.

One day at a time. One minute everything is possible and the next nothing is. Don't make long-term plans. Think about crushing tomorrow. That is it.

You are not sick, you are scared.

You are not sick, you are scared. These are growing pains and you know it. It's like the "new" you is stuck in the body of the old you. Stop it. Buckle up and take the first step already. You can do this.

Go.

It won't be perfect and you won't need more time. You need to believe in god and push the record button. Everything you have ever wanted is waiting for you. Go.

Now is your time to shine.

You are crying and you know exactly why. It's hard. You know exactly what you need to do and you are scared. But the thing is it's hard until you do it. Crying is not going to help you - But doing will.

You better start now.

Soon you will realize you have no more time. It's not going to be easy if you start today or in a month, so why wait?. The life you are waiting for is on the other side of fear- And you know it.

You know how it works.

You will fail at first, but on your 100th attempt you will rock- That's a guarantee. You have already been there. You know how it works.

Getting better.

In a year from now, I will have it. I will have it all. Exactly as I wrote it 20 years ago. I can feel it. All I need is to keep getting better.

Lucky you.

You have been waiting for it for so long. Don't let it slip through your fingers. Don't let doubt eat up your dream. Look at it as if it's around the corner as if you already won. Lucky you.

YOU.

Don't let fear control you, because why not you?. The first day is over, and there is nothing but excitement for the second day. Keep going.

Your future self is waiting for you on the other side of fear.

You wrote a letter to yourself. You are scared, I know you are. But we already know how it works- We do it anyway. Your future self is waiting for you on the other side of fear. Go. You can do it.

You already won.

And suddenly you cay. You cry tears of happiness. Because you know, you already did it. You already won.

Take big steps forward.

You are doing it again. You are walking backward, and that is not the right direction. In your brain you're walking forward, you are "seeing" it- Make it a reality. That's the only way. Go.

"This is so unlike you".

"This is so unlike you". I tell it to myself a lot lately. I'm doing things I normally wouldn't do. Maybe it'll bring a different outcome, maybe an interesting ride too. Perhaps that is how you grow to be the person you always wanted to be.

One foot in front of the other.

You got this. You know you do. You just put one foot in front of the other. And you make it happen. The first step is the hardest. And now is the time. Good luck.

The side of fear, is the good side.

You will always have things you are scared of. Don't let it stop you. God is with you.

Keep going.

Do it all today.

She was sitting next to me on the bus. Her name is Re. She said life for her belongs to the past. I listened. She wished me the best, and I did the same. "Today, not tomorrow," I told myself. Do it all today.

You got this.

New country, new number, new friends. Do all the things you don't normally do. Because that's where the magic happens. You got this.

I just know, I can.

I sat on a bench in the park and wrote a letter to myself. It started with "Why not you"?. I was here a year ago, but I feel now I can do it. Why now? what has changed? I don't have an answer. I just know, I can.

Off you go.

Off you go. Cheers to new advancers. New discoveries. New designs. New "you". I know you can do it.

"Just do it".

It feels like a dream. All of it. A new number, new country, new beginnings. Remember what a stranger told you today "Just do it".

Off you go.

Treat it like a diary you write to yourself. Diary showing yourself what you are capable of. You wake up, do your best, and do it again the next day.

Why not you?

Why not you? Why not you?. I know you can. Let the games begin.

You go girl.

You go girl. You go, and make it happen. You know you can.

I hope you win.

You got here four years ago, and today you are leaving. What a journey. Remember to always look up, and be grateful. You better make it work. There is no plan B.

Stopping will never be an option.

You already won, don't you forget it. You won the lottery of life. Stopping will never be an option.

Getting better.

Pros and cons will be in every decision. Doubet will always come in waves. But your state of mind should always find a way to move forward. To keep getting better.

You better do it big.

You will forget something. You will lose "things" along the way. But the most important thing is with you. You better do it big.

Remember it.

Kind people, they are out there. They brought me here. Remember it.

You already won.

You already won. The outcome doesn't really matter as long as you have that feeling. The feeling you already have it all.

What if you win?

Asking yourself what if you fail is the wrong question. Ask yourself "What happens if you win?". What happens if you find peace. If you find a place you can call home.

You are going to crush it.

You are going to crush it. You are going to overcome your fears and follow your dreams. I know it. You only have one life to live, make it count.

Don't compare.

Don't compare. Don't compare yourself to the person you were last year, don't compare to the way your journey turned out. Think how lucky you are to get another chance. And make it work.

No matter what, you keep going.

You will probably need to remember something important, and you probably make some mistakes. Somedays you will feel it is too big of a dream, and sometimes you will believe you can do it. That's the name of the game. No matter what, you keep going.

Now go. And do the best you can.

Eliminate fear. Eliminate "what ifs". Elimanite plan b's. Think about the version of you in January 2025. Now go. And do the best you can.

Think as if fear doesn't exist.

Don't put any worry in your brain. It's unnecessary. It's hurting you and taking you backward. Think positive. Think as if fear doesn't exist.

You better win.

The "No more hiding" chapter is coming. And you better be ready or more precise, You better win.

Make it count.

You pushed that button. You said "Yes" to a new beginning. Now make it count.

Will you listen?.

Don't take it personally. None of it is personal. The chances are you will always hear the voices telling you you can't. The question is will you listen?.

The best you can.

Those last stitches tell your story. Even if no one can see them, do your best. It's not a question of time or power it's your character. Do it the best you can, from start to finish, inside and out. Always.

The magic happens when you keep going.

You always feel like it has to take hours to be a good idea but it isn't. You can bring a great idea in minutes and a bad one in hours. It has nothing to do with one another. The magic always happens when you keep going.

Nothing really happens overnight.

Nothing worthwhile is easy. Nothing important takes "2 seconds" and nothing really happens overnight. Keep going.

Say "YES".

Push that button!. Say "Yes", and follow the steps you always wanted. The suitcase will never be perfect, and the "time" won't be either, and yet, be the one who says "Yes" and pushes that button.

Fast is the right pace. Don't trip.

Diffrernt pace, diffrent mindset. Doing things slowly is fun, but you're not here for "the fun". Fast is the right pace. Don't trip.

"What is it for?"

"What is it for?" is an important question. It's making sure you are going in the right direction. If you don't know the answer, you are doing something wrong. Wake up.

No matter what, you keep going.

You can do it. You can do it all. You already learned how to trick yourself to keep going when you "don't feel like it" then nothing will stand in your way. Remember, No matter what, you keep going.

You work to make yourself proud, and get better

Put out your best work for yourself. You don't work for the "internet", you work to make yourself proud, and get better. Remember that.

Get up and move, move, move

Think slow but work fast. This is not a computer job. Make sure you start with the hard things first. Get up and move, move, move. You didn't come here to play. Remember that.

Choose wisely.

You are trying to do everything and it feels like you are doing nothing. Your list is long. Your list will be long forever. Choose wisely.

They all brought me here.

I'm looking at this pile of papers. Papers full of insights, dreams, and tasks. There are so many of them. And they all brought me here. Every single one.

Relax.

Your home is your brain. Your home is your evolving ideas and ability to bring them to life. Home is where your mind is. Relax. You got this.

Work.

Not every day is going to feel like you crashed it. Not every day will get you to the perfect solution. But every day is a day you put in the work. Keep going.

Figure it out as you go.

You better start moving from the thinking phase to the doing phase. Doing it is your next step. All you need to know is that you have yourself to trust. No matter what happens you will figure it out as you go. Like you always do.

There is no magic trick.

There is no magic trick. it's a well-known formula. You're doing your best, one day it works out and the next it doesn't. But the magic happens to those who keep going.

Let it go.

Let it go. You don't need to be scared anymore, you don't need to fear "what people will say" either. You already know you are capable, worthy, and a winner. Keep going.

Life.

One day you ask yourself "Why" and the next day you sing the answer. That is life. One day you can "feel it in your veins" and the next day you wonder if it was all worth it. Life.

You already won.

You will be fine. You will find your way. Don't forget, when you close your eyes, you already won.

Don't. Just Don't.

If you are mad, you carry it with you. You are the one who suffers. So Please ask yourself if it's worth it.

The purpose; to be better.

Don't let it dictate your next move. Let it teach you what works, let it motivate you to experiment. But let the purpose remain the same- To be better.

Press the "play" button.

You are not too shy, you are not scared, and you are not worried. You already know you are cable. Now you just need to press the "play" button. You got this.

"Yes"

Now is the time. Start the answer with a "Yes" and the rest follow.

Post your failures.

Yesterday I wrote about mistakes. I posted it, and people saw something else. They saw innovation while I saw a lesson to be learned. I guess it's good to post your failures, maybe it's not really a failure.

Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose.

That's how it goes, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Today you tested something that didn't work, but the lesson is learned. A lesson you need to get to your next win. Keep going.

Now it's your time.

No matter what, you are going to do it. You are going to take the flight, you are going to fail, it's not going to be easy- But you should do it anyway. Now it's your time.

Made a decision to decide.

It's not going to be perfect so stop trying to find something perfect. You can look forever. Made a decision to decide. Leave the perfect out of the equation.

Chew something else. A better story.

Those stories are not new, therefore chewing them isn't going to help you. Chew something else. A better story.

Be the one who always tries.

I keep thinking it didn't work last year, so why try again?. Try again because "trying" is your favorite word. Because things can change in a year. Because you know you are running out of time. Because you are one who always tries. Good luck.

It's all on you.

A bad mood is poison, so you better stay away. It's eating up your dreams and your energy. Be careful, and remember it's all on you.

What a day.

Those ideas you have don't come to you accidentally. They come to you because you put in the work. Because you didn't give up yet. Because you know you never will.

"Happy" is a state of mind, don't let it slip away.

You don't need to think about the summer, or the upcoming holiday to be happy. You need to be happy now. Not when you "get it" but on your journey there. "Happy" is a state of mind, don't let it slip away.

Think mindset.

Maybe you missed your momentum, your body is getting and things don't look the same. Think mindset. Your mindset will get you to where you want to go. Maybe not today, but eventually. Keep going.

Waking with no fear.

Waking with no fear, that is what it was. I used to be afraid of "society" questions. I still am but less than I used to. My skill gave me the confidence, to walk knowing I have everything inside my head. Lucky me.

Will you still be doing it?

You take a deep breath, don't tell yourself words you wouldn't say to anyone you love, and keep going. At one point, the universe will give you what you want, the question is will you still be doing it? Keep going.

There is always a way.

Failure is not an option, not today, not tomorrow. Not even a year from now. Re-think, re-organize, re-build- And let the magic happen. Remember, there is always a way.

Adjust your pace, and keep going.

Yes, it's better than nothing but if you are up for the real game, you need to step it up. Get out of your past, and move into the future you want. Take big steps forward. Adjust your pace, and keep going.

Your discipline is your power.

Your discipline is your power. Keeping the promises you made to yourself- that's your gold. Talent is not enough lady. Remember that.

Don't save your best for later.

What we truly have is this moment. Don't wait for the big table to arrive. Don't wait for that call either. Live. Live now, and don't save your best for later.

"You just put one foot in front of the other".

"You just put one foot in front of the other". That is it. No matter what. And god will help you.

Don't trip.

You are doing it all for you. It's not for a "good job", followers, or likes. All those questions you are trying to find answers for, it's for you and then come others. Don't trip.

It's is not all about you.

You could feel it in the air today, for a second even the trees looked sad to me. You're thinking about your next assignment in your never ending list but life is much bigger than that. And it is not all about you.

Not just today but everyday.

You are standing. Your heart is so painful that you don't even know how to digest it. One minute noise that reminds you of the reason you are here, alive. Remembering all those brave people who paid with their lifes so I could breathe. Not just today, but every day.

Part of the big picture

This is all part of the big picture. It's a prep to see if you are really up for it. It's supposed to push your limits, that's how you know if you can handle the real deal. Keep going.

Do it anyway. Sometimes is your gut directing you.

Not everything you create will be mind-blowing. Not everything will feel like a step forward. Sometimes you're wondering why you're doing it. Do it anyway. Sometimes is your gut directing you.

Are you better then you were yesterday?

You can worry, you can wonder, you can be mad but non of it is going to help you. The only thing you can control is what you're doing now. Are you thankful, are you learning, are you better then you were yesterday?

Keep going.

And suddenly, in the middle of your morning routine, you open your computer and realize you kept your promise to yourself. To learn, to grow, and to get better.

There is no guarantee.

There is no guarantee. If we had one, everyone would choose this path. What I do have is hope, unstoppable imagination, and working hands. One way or the other, they will get me there.

Push through.

Hard is good for you. Hard means you are doing something you have never done before. Hard means you're on the right track. Push through.

Walking backward in your head.

You are doing it agagin. Walking backward in your head. Don't. It's unchangeable. Why waste the present on past stories. Imagine good stories, better ones. That is the only way you will get there.

Do it.

Hold on. Do it again. Do it better. Do it big. Do it "crazy". Do it until you have that smile. You already know you won.

It's worth it.

Some days are slow, you are thinking, and nothing is working the way you want. Don't get discouraged. You already know it's part of the deal. It's worth it for the days it does work.

Don't worry.

Don't worry, you know why? because I know you will work until you get it. There is no "what ifs" anymore. I know you are on your way.

Don't rush it.

So it didn't go as you planned, you are standing next to the table, thinking how to solve it. Don't rush it. Don't get mad. Stay focused, and seek alternatives- Sometimes it's even better than the original idea.

Energy of curiosity

I can't put a finger on it, sometimes I just feel it. It's an energy of curiosity, it's a smile with no reason, it's a good mood switch is on. That's what it is. And when I have one of those days- I'm happy.

It's all about you now.

You are doing it again. Walking backwards. Don't do that. Face forward, to new things, new adventures, and new "normal". And do not carry anyone else with you. It's all about you now.

"You're good"

I wish every day would be like today. The clear mind, the pace, the accurate "shapes" I see. I cleaned "my" messy table and I said to myself "You're good", "you did good". Getting better is the key, and I'm getting better.

Time to step it up.

You better step it up. Take off the old you and wear the new you. Even if you're not in the perfect scene, you can still make the change. Don't wait until you get there, start now. Get ready, be prepared.

Be the one who chose.

There will be pros and cons to everything but choosing is mandatory. Maybe you will make the right decision maybe not, but not choosing is the worst call. Be the one who chose.

The big picture.

The small things feel silly. I carry the mannequin upstairs and feel delusional but the big picture remains the same. In the bigger picture, I know I'm capable, and I know can do it, successfully.

You can always choose to start over.

Get clean from anger, have a strong mindset, and a clear vision. You can always choose to start over. Every single day.

I hope it will never go away.

At the end of the day, I'm looking at the sky from my car's window saying one word -"Happy". That means you already won. I hope it will never go away.

Only one.

All you need is one "Yes". One person who will see what you see. One person who could tell the gamble is not really a gamble. Keep going.

YOU. It's all up to you.

Some things never change so stop trying to change them. Be the one who changes. Who takes a step back, who gets less emotional, who build strong character. You. It's all up to you.

Big steps forward.

Big steps forward, big mindset shifts, big ambitions. That should always be your starting point. Doubt, overthinking, and anxiety have no place in this journey. Keep going.

The bigger picture.

You are always looking at the bigger picture but sometimes you get lost. You get lost in the noise that has nothing to do with you. Stay focus. Close your eyes and see the bigger picture and nothing but the bigger picture.

Get up even if it feels like too big of a mission.

The mission is to eliminate one thing from your list every day. One thing. If you tell yourself you have a million things it's harder to start the day. You start with one and then you get an appetite for more. But the most important thing is to get up. Get up even if it feels like too big of a mission.

"Working"

Hang in there because it's going to work. It already is. "Working" doesn't mean how much money you have in your bank account. "Working" is your endless appetite to learn, your work ethic, and your perseverance. You already won, now you just need to keep going.

See it.

Close your eyes and see it. See the big table and the white tall walls. See the gold mannequin and all the machines you have been dreaming of. See it, even if it feels like too big of a dream.

That's your gold.

Confidence in your taste, that's how you call it. You know when you look at it if it's done or not, if it's proportionally spicy and has something "new". You know when you look at it. You feel it. That's your gold.

Don't miss it.

Think about five years from now, will you be sorry you didn't do it? Would it be worth it? You already know we do things now for "later". So you better not miss it.

It's going to pay off, it's already is.

Whether you like it or not, you know how it works. You put in the hours, you put in the work and you get one step ahead. If you don't, you don't. It's that simple, and you know it.

Keep going.

I used to look at his office across the street. He has a big table and his walls are pure white. Now I rarely look. My space is the same but my brain is completely different. Keep going.

The recipe for the perfect day.

It was a perfect day: the pace, the focus, the precision, the excitement, the quiet environment. A day to remember. Lucky you.

Your gift is yours.

There is no deadline, no one is going to take your gift away from you. It's yours. And that is already a win. Remember that.

You can do it.

You know you can do it. You can do it scand, you can do it tired, you can do it slow. But you can't do it questioning. Keep going.

Being delusional is not a bad thing.

Being delusional is not a bad thing. It's what brought you here. You said you could do it before you did it. You felt capable before you had your skills. Go and cut that fabric even if it feels like the odds are against you. It's going to work.

Sit down, do the work.

You are escaping the real work. The work who will get you to where you want to go. Sit down and do the work, it will get you closer to the person you want to become.

Follow the list.

Making that "to-do" list every night is a gift you give yourself for a better tomorrow. You wake up, and if you feel like it or you don't, you follow the list. Mood, energy, and doubt are irrelevant- You have a list.

Today is always the right answer.

It always starts with "I will do it tomorrow", and ends with "I am happy I did it today". Do it today because it's never going to be easy and you will never feel like it's a "good" time anyway.

Growing.

A comment saying "It's not really your usual content" made me smile. It means I'm growing, it means I am exploring different things, it means I'm doing it how I think it should be, not what you expect of me. Keep going.

Don't ever stop trying.

I say the word "try" out loud at least a few times a day. Testing ideas is like walking towards the unknown; you never know if it's going to work out. But the word "try" is always the right answer. Don't ever stop trying.

Let the games begin.

If you are happy now, you will be happy later. If you trust yourself now, you will trust yourself later. Think smart lines, perfect fit, and kind thoughts. Let the games begin.

A good day it's a decition.

A good day is a statement you made before you started your day. It's not linked to how many good ideas you had today. It's a decision.

Get ready.

Act as if you got it. Put the suitcase in front of you, make sure your passport is valid, and act "as if". It's going to happen, the only question is "When?". Keep going.

Now! Do it now.

Don't wait for the esthetic apartment, don't wait for "the call", and don't save great ideas for later. Do it now. There is always "something". Something missing, something hard, something that slows you down. Now is always the answer.

Every day is a step forward.

Not every day will get you excited, not every day will be filled with great discoveries. But that is part of it. Even if it feels like you're "driving on neutral", you're not. Every day is another step forward.

Keep going.

You got this and you know it. Remember, you already living the dream so be patient, and don't stop. Beating the person you were yesterday it's what it's all about.

Clap for yourself.

You don't need chocolate for that feeling, you need a good idea. You need that dopamine to come from great ideas. And you don't need anyone to clap for you. Clap for yourself.

Hang in there.

In this challenging time, remember you have everything. You have working hands, a creative mind, and a work ethic. "The accessories" will come, sooner or later. Hang in there.

Where the magic happens.

This is exactly where you need to be and what you need to do, and you know it. Today was a good example of how your day should look like. Maybe not every day, but do it more often, it's where the magic happens. Keep going.

Don't let another year slip by.

You have been here for too long, waiting for that call to change your life forever. Be the one who makes that call. Call yourself and say, now is the time. Don't let another year slip by.

Noise.

As long as we sit at the dinner table complaining about normal life- I'm happy. Remmber, as long as you're not talking about health- It's all a noise.

More on.

Is there something to do about it? Can you change it? No. Then there is nothing to think about. You're infecting the present moment with memories of the pest. Move on.

Your next more is yours.

When you write, you write for yourself. When you design, you design for your "best" self. You do it all because it's in your blood. After all, you like it more than anything. Likes, followers, or any other kind of "noise" should never direct your next moves. Remember that.

It's a step forward in a long road of trials & errors.

I look at it and I know I can do better but the big question is did you learn something new? Did it make you think about another cool shape?. Then you should be pleased. It's a step forward in a long road of trials & errors.

It's there, if you look.

I learned how to see the good things in that scary place called the hospital. The nice hug between a doctor and an old patient, a young lady taking care of her sick mom, a nurse reacting with a smile and patience to an angry patient. I tried it last time, and today it happened automatically. You should always test new ways, who knows, it may surprise you.

A huge step forward.

You should try different things, do something that "isn't you", and take a huge step toward the unknown. You have to. That's the only way to get to know a new side of you. Who knows you might like her.

Repeat.

Looking at what you "missed" is not going to change anything. Worrying about the future isn't either. You get up, do your best, learn something new, and smile. Repeat.

Lucky you.

You can always change it. It started as "It's not my day today" and it turned out to be "It was a very good day". You stood up, took a piece of fabric, and sat next to the sewing machine. And it all disappeared. Lucky you.

Hero.

"We have it all", he said referring to our mother. She's a hero. And even though we are looking for someone to blame, she's not the one. She is a 10. And we should never take her for granted.

The power of words.

"You should always come peacefully to the hospital", he said to the gentleman standing in front of him, I smiled. I was everything but peaceful at that moment. One sentence, from a person I had never met, and I suddenly felt better.

Do the "scary" thing.

You used to be scared of so many things you have conquered, and if you don't remember, you can scroll down and read it. It's all here. Do the scary thing. Every single day because you already know that's where the magic is.

Every day.

You should do some kind of restart. You have been leaning on prior wins for way too long. None of it truly matters if you didn't do the work today. Remember every test, every failure, every step matters. Make it count.

Be careful.

Be careful where you put your focus. Don't tell yourself the same stories, don't do the same work. Don't put your mind where it's not belong. Keep moving forward, not for anyone else but yourself.

Do the extra. It's the only way.

Squizz the days. Push your limits. Make another test, and learn another feature. It brought you here and will get you where you want to go. Do the extra. It's the only way.

Be carful.

Your mind is everywhere, you're doing everything but you're actually doing nothing. Be carful. Take a piece of paper and start thinking- business. This is no longer "just a hobby", it never was.

Better tomorrow.

No thinking. No emotions. No drama. Keep your head down and work, your turn is coming. Be the one who believes that a better tomorrow is coming.

Run.

You are not waiting. Not waiting for an email, a phone call, or a certificate. You know your worth and you had more than "just" luck. Keep going or even better, RUN.

Keep going.

One day when people ask you about your prices, remember those years. Those years you were here working, alone, every single day. God will help you, keep going.

Same mannequin, diffrernt craft.

I was looking at the mannequin from afar, and I smiled. It's the same sofa, same studio, same lonely Fridays but it's a whole different craft. And it's getting better so hang in there.

That "call"

Don't wait for that call. Keep moving forward. Keep showing up. Keep learning and keep doing your best. That "call" will eventually come.

Be careful.

You're repeating it over and over again and it's making you mad. Remember you are the only one losing in this battle, not the person who said the things that got you upset in the first place. Be careful.

Staying "good" is the goal.

You don't need anyone to tell you you are good. Tell it to yourself. Remember, being "good" today doesn't really matter, staying "good" is the goal.

Make a decision.

Make a decision. If it's a right or bad decision, that's a different story. Decide, adjust, and choose to be happy wherever you go. Not making a decision, is always a bad decision.

That itself is a success

It doesn't really matter if you get that job or not. Ask yourself "Does your eye pop when you see it fit perfectly?", "Does it have "smart lines"?, "Is it better than your previous work?". If the answer is yes- then you should be proud. It's another step forward- And that itself is a success.

It's not black or white.

It's not good or bad, "smart design" or simple- It's so much more than that. It's the road, the effort, the repeated work, it's the overcoming. They can see it all in your work. Keep going.

Best work.

Do your best work. Not because it's going somewhere but because it's who you are. If you're looking at it and feel proud of yourself- then you're on the right track.

"I will have it all"

Maybe now, when you see me sitting in this little office, you wonder. Why is she doing here for so long? How can she work "like this"? And does she even have a life? The answer I tell myself is very simple "I will have it all". Maybe not today but one day.

Nice gestures.

He was walking towards her and she said "You are so handsome". He smiled. You could tell they have been married for over 50 years. Next to them was a man speaking out loud so his mother could feel less alone. Nice gestures. You can find them if you look around, they are everywhere (even in the worst places).

Thats it.

It's not my table, it's not my sewing machine and yet it's where my happiness is. Remember it's what you bring to the table, it's your ideas, your attitude, your hands, and your kind thoughts. Thats it.

Same story, same outcome.

When you keep telling yourself the same story, you don't want a different one. It means you are comfortable. Try a different story, otherwise don't be surprised you aren't moving forward.

"Good enough".

"Good enough" isn't the game you are playing. You're playing a different game. And if you are not, it's not worth it. Do your best, always.

Hold on.

Hold on. Good news are coming. Remember those "struggles" are not real struggles, they are growing pains. Now wipe those tears, you got this.

Showing up.

Showing up even if "you don't feel like it" is what brought me here. Showing up even though I have the best excuse is what will get me there. Keep going. You already know that's how it works.

"Big time"

You are scared, it's not your first time, and definitely not your last. It's a dance between being scared, delusional, and hopeful. It's your obsession. You will always do it inside your head, so why not make it in real life too?. And big time.

Pushing yourself.

Pushing yourself is not a bad thing. Thinking about a "big" dream is not an illusion. Aiming high is mandatory. That's the only way to get better.

Change, re-direct, and keep going.

You want to move fast, but you are not. You work but you are angry that you are not. Stress is not going to get you anywhere. Change, re-direct, and keep going.

Lucky

We are all the same. Our bodies are working "the same" and most of the time our roads feel "the same" too. A dream is a luxury term. So if you're on that journey, no matter what the outcome is, you are one of the lucky ones.

That it.

No "10-year plan", no worst-case scenarios. No "what ifs". Becoming better. Every single day. That it.

Today is "one day".

One day you will look back, and it will all be worth it. It's already worth it, you know why? because drip by drip you are becoming the person you always wanted to become.

Don't.

Excuses are always available. One time it's your car's broken mirror, and the other is the cold weather. They are always there. Waiting for you to pick one of them. DON'T.

Don't let the small things fool you.

If you can buy it, it's not a real problem. If you won't remember it in a mouth, it's not worth your time and energy. Life isn't a fair game, don't let the small things fool you.

When you see it all, you see nothing.

We set together, telling stories, eating, and I felt like the world around us disappeared. I didn't see anything except the people in front of me. When I was younger I used to see it all. When you see it all you see nothing. Lucky me, now I only see what matters the most.

Don't let it slip away.

You can cry. You can say it isn't fair, that you should have been somewhere else by now. You can say it all. But the big question is "What are you going to do about it?" Don't let it slip away.

You already know better.

Don't put bad news inside your head. Don't let stress dictate how your day flows. Don't let the numbers prove you are cable. You are. And it's all on you; you better be strong enough to know it.

Every day is your birtday.

How can you live in a world like this? A world where life is so fragile. Where every second shouldn't be taken for granted. How?. Treat every day as your birthday. That's what my mom always says.

You better have a deadline.

Start putting some deadlines. No deadline means no commitment. You can always sketch a better thing, but sketching forever is not the point. Putting your work out there and jumping at "out-of-reach" goals- Is.

"Stuff"

Who you are doing it for? Is it for you? Is it for your audience? Is it for your potential customers?. You better have an answer to those questions because making "stuff" is not the point.

You already won.

His studio is across the street, he has a big white table and 3 mannequins. His wall is full of colorful inspirational pictures. A dream. My table isn't really my table, the mannequin has stains all over but none of it really matters. I know it now. The only thing that matters is my hands, my ideas, my persistent character, and my learning skills. There is no comparison. I know I already won.

You got this.

It has nothing to do with your location. It has nothing to do with the size of your table either. It has everything to do with your attitude, energy, and your focus. As long as you have those under control- You got this.

Raise the bar.

Raise the bar even though you know you got this. Raise the bar without looking to the sides. Raise the bar from the person you were yesterday. That is the only recipe for success.

Things rarely stay the same.

Sometimes it all feels the same but it doesn't. You may be sitting at the same table, sewing on the same machine, parking on the same street- But things rarely stay the same. PS- Isn't it a good enough reason to "squeeze" the day?.

It's always "Day 1".

"As long as you are here, alive, every day is day 1, so make it count".

Let your hands control instead of your mood

Today was a great example of letting your hands control instead of your mood. It's possible. Please remember it tomorrow.

RUN.

This is all on you. You can sit here, with your hands crossed and angry face, wondering how did you get here but none of it really matters. What's done is done. Beating yourself up isn't going to help you, thinking about your next step- Will.

Do the "extra".

Try to take a huge step forward every day, not a small one. A huge step forward is what going to get you there faster. Even if your body is tired and your mind is everywhere- You should do it. Do the "extra", you already know it's the recipe for what you want.

Play smart.

Play smart, don't play right. This is not a courtroom, this is life. And you don't get to live tomorrow again.

Keep going.

You will find a way, you know you will. Maybe not tomorrow, but you will get there. Keep going.

It's not a good habit.

You already know you're good at it. Good at imagining the worst-case scenario. That's not a good habit so try to get rid of it.

2024. Let's go.

Don't let that year hunt you. Let 2024 be a "double" year. Let it be the year you have been waiting for. The year you broke those boundaries, becoming who you always wanted to be.

Deserving.

I have nothing to say except thank you. Thank you for another year. Thank you for the lessons. Thank you for my health and for another year in this world. Remember, "Were you deserving?" is a mandatory question. Always.

Not next year, Now.

You need to take that brave step. You need to tell yourself, you will make it work because there is no other way. Not next year, now.

"Fair"

"Fair" is not a life player and you should know it by now. It's "eating up" your time and energy, and you don't have any. Breathe, and move on.

Change the story. Now.

You can be mad, cry, or feel resentment but nothing will change until you change the story you tell yourself. And the sooner the better.

The dream.

One big table, a sewing machine, and "tall walls" are the current dream. So even though your stuff is moving from one small corner to another, the table belongs to someone else, and you keep quiet- It's not for long. Keep working, that's the only answer to the question- "Why"?.

Think smart.

Nothing is easy. You don't want it to be easy. But waiting for the right time might "eat up" your dreams. Remember timing is also a member of that race. Think smart.

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