I had to deal with some negative thoughts creeping in several times this week resulting in a little downer due to overwhelm. I have so many dreams and goals and ideas. Trying to do it all can be a lot at times.

Sometimes it feels like I hardly get any feedback on what I’m building and doubts appear. But that’s just my brain producing thoughts, trying to distract me with worries. All I have to do is to focus on my craft in the present. The important reminder here is: You can control your output, not the outcome. I simply have to keep on with my own rhythm, and focus on what I can control.

I recorded a new podcast with Kareem Ali, an amazing musician from New York, now living in Tucson, Arizona. We talked about his upbringing, his daily rituals, and his process in recording a new album. I’m excited to share it with you as soon as I can!

This Week’s Wisdom from Maya Angelo:
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

‍Input
✺ I’m glad I rediscovered hip-hop legend Bahamadia through her classic Uknowhowwedu, currently listening on repeat to her dnb fueled Pep talk
✺ I enjoyed Luca Guadagnino’s documentary Shoemaker of Dreams about the fascinating life story of the great Salavatore Ferragamo

Output
✺ “Enjoyment appears at the boundary between boredom and anxiety, when the challenges are just balanced with the person’s capacity to act.” ~Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (link)
✺ Fluid Meditations: Interview Excerpts from PRESENT Issue 3: Self-Care with DJ Gigola (link)
✺ A Public Note To Myself: Essential Reminders For When You Just Don’t Feel Like It (this felt so good to share) (link)
✺ Cleaning the slate with Rick Rubin (link)