The Optimist

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You want to follow that creative calling, thrive and fulfil your potential, and live a meaningful and happy life? Well, here’s the truth: You can only do so once you learn how to look inward, master your mind, and change the way you think.

And that’s exactly why I write.

I write to help you get out of your own way so you can find the clarity, confidence, and consistency to create the life you want to live.

I write to show you the joy of living a slow, meaningful, and creative life because that’s the secret to a lifetime of happiness.

I write because the very act of writing makes me feel so damn alive. And I want you to feel what I feel. I want you to find the courage within you to rise above your fears and start doing the very thing that will move the rivers of your soul.

Inspired by the words of Leonardo da Vinci “learn how to see; realize that everything connects to everything else,” I draw lessons from philosophy, positive psychology, and personal life experiences to share words and ideas that’ll inspire you to be, think, and do better.

My work focuses on three areas:

1. Personal Growth: How to understand yourself better.

2. Slow Life Design: How to live a more present and intentional life.

3. Creative Success: How to achieve success in your creative pursuits.

My life philosophy? It’s anchored in an ocean of optimism. Optimism fills me with awe and wonder, the enthusiasm to keep learning, exploring, and growing, and the will to honour my creative purpose passionately.

The way I see it, optimism is the way to becoming better.

And as with everything beautiful in life, becoming better is a continuous process. It’s a function of being, thinking, and doing. As we continue to be, think, and do, we continue to become.

Aristotle once wrote that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” and the reason for that is quite simple: Life transformation begins with self-transformation—you are your greatest obstacle.

So whether you’re already a creative or someone who’s itching for the courage to explore the artist inside them, join The Optimist, my weekly newsletter, and let’s explore the art of slow, creative, and intentional living, together.

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Not convinced? Read this or browse my best work here. My articles have been featured in Thought Catalogue, Mind Café, The Startup, Thrive Global, and Entrepreneur’s Handbook and are viewed by 50,000+ people per month.