Hi, I’m William.
I design things, take photos, and overthink just about everything. As a creative with a passion for design, travel, and lifestyle, I balance pixel-perfect projects with real-world adventures.
After weeks of planning, overthinking, and a handful of last-minute decisions, I finally launched my weekly newsletter.
It wasn’t an easy decision, but the feeling in my gut said the timing was right.
Let me break it down for you.
As of now, I’m thirty-three years old, entering my eighth year at the same company, and finding myself staring out the window more often, wondering what else I could be doing with my life.
Call it a change in the wind, for lack of a better word.
People say I’m still young, but I’m not so sure, especially when I see others my age further along in their careers, relationships, or whatever else I try not to compare myself to.
Of course, everyone has their struggles, but I can’t shake the feeling of wanting something more.
Is that a bad thing?
I’ve always been a bit of a Renaissance man, exploring new ways to express myself digitally, organically, and everything in between.
After all, life’s too short to do just one thing.
Right?
I’ve been on social media for nearly half my life (crazy, I know).
Despite that, I rarely post.
I find it overly time-consuming, and the pressure to post consistently, especially when something doesn’t perform well, can drain my self-confidence and motivation.
Sound familiar?
When I came across creatives like Ali Abdaal and James Clear building meaningful audiences through newsletters, I started to think this might be a better path.
Their writing feels honest and unfiltered, and they’ve been doing it for years, which tells me they’ve found a space to express themselves freely, without the pressure or judgment of traditional platforms.
That sense of freedom is something I can relate to.
Starting my own newsletter feels a little awkward, but that restless feeling I get while staring out the window, wondering what else I could be doing, feels worse.
So taking the leap, even if I’m unsure, feels worth it.
I don’t know exactly what to expect from this process, but I believe it will help me grow, not just as an artist, but in other areas of life, too.
Things like showing up for myself, staying accountable, and creating a personal record of my thoughts are all challenges I’m ready to take on.
Let’s see where this journey takes me.
William