the blog。
/a hub for travelers and creatives
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I’m not good at anything (so I told myself…)
(psst, nobody knows what they’re doing)

How to Embrace Your Mistakes (8 creative tips that work)
Learning how to embrace mistakes is super healthy (and strategic). Learn some of my top tips here!

40+ Music and Artist Goals (an epic 2024 creative goals list)
Check out this list for inspiration on making creative goals as a musician or artist!

The Music Mind Map Handbook (a 5-step guide + examples)
Learn how (and why) to create a music mind map. It’s a great way to organize your ideas and better understand complex topics.

The Artist Mindset (think more like an artist in 4 steps)
Having an artist mindset is like a superpower. Learn how to cultivate one here!

Why Do We Create? (8 reasons we make stuff)
Creativity is crucial in life. Learn about some of the top reasons (in my view) that we create and make stuff.

How to Build Confidence As A Musician Or Artist (8 strategies)
I used to struggle with musical and artistic confidence — I have a much better handle on things now. Learn my top strategies for building confidence as a musician or creative.

Perfectionism In Music + Art Is Gross (8 examples why)
I’ve fallen into the perfectionist trap more often than I care to admit. It’s a huge roadblock to creativity and fun. So learn why it sucks so hard and some clever ways to overcome.

Goal Setting for Musicians (my handbook)
Check out how find, set and reach your musician goals — step-by-step.

Embracing Challenges (6 benefits + 6 tips to overcome them)
Embracing challenges is a hard skill. Learn about the many benefits of this ability (and how to get better at it).

Why Art Has the Power to Change the World (top 8 reasons)
Art sparks change.

Why Do People Create Art? (10 reasons + roles)
What’s the purpose of art? It’s a big topic — and it’s hard to answer. But I try in this post. So check this one out to learn why we create art and its roles in society.

Travel Makes You More Creative (8 reasons why)
Travel is an artistic adventure.

Fashion and Creativity Are Friends (so I dress like an artist)
Dress how you want to feel (creative).

How to Unlock Your Adventure Mindset (a traveler’s playbook)
Having an adventure mindset is life full of fun and exploration. Check out the benefits, key traits and steps for developing this way of thinking.

Quantity Over Quality (how to get better at anything)
Quantity leads to quality.

Motivation for Artists (10 things I do)
Controlling our motivation is essential for reaching our creative goals. Check out this full guide, where I take a deep dive into motivation for artists and how to cultivate it.

How to Be Original (my 6 favorite moves as an artist)
Be original.

A Creative Mindset Is A Superpower (so here are 25 tips)
The mind is creative, here's how to use it.

Why Mindset Matters (from a laid-back nomad + musician)
Mindset totally matters (here’s why).