Performance in Practice
Mental performance, identity, and systems thinking through the lens of Occupational therapy and life design
Overthinking is killing your progress
Overthinking is a productivity killer disguised as intelligence. It shows up as caution, research, or being thorough.But most of the time, it’s just fear dressed up in logic. "Should I start this project now?""Is this the right idea?""Maybe I should wait until I'm more ready""What if I fail?" Sound familiar? Overthinking convinces us we’re being smart. Strategic.But what we’re really doing is stalling. Here's what helped me the most: You don't think your way into clarity, you act your way...
Everyone Wants an Audience. Few Build Digital Real Estate.
The Creator Economy Everyone wants an audience, but very few build digital real estate. Growing on social media feels like progress., but what are you doing with al those likes, comments and views? If the algorithm turns against you, or your account gets banned, what do you have left? Relying only on social media is like renting an apartment with no lease. It’s great, until the landlord (the algorithm) decides to evict you. 🚨 Social media is borrowed land. You don’t own your reach—the...
Iron sharpens Iron: The success principle hiding in plain sight
The Creator Economy Today you'll learn about Under-compensation: You don’t just plateau without challenge, you decline. Just like a muscle shrinks without resistance, your skills atrophy when you’re not forced to grow. Iron Sharpens Iron: Growth happens when you're surrounded by those who push you forward, whether through competition or collaboration. How to apply this to your own life. "It is said that the best horses lose when they compete with slower ones and win against better rivals." At...
Weekly Digest 20: Mastering the long game
There is a difference between winning the moment and winning the decade At this time of year, everyone is busy setting goals for the following year. Forget winning the decade, I'm sure you've noticed it's hard to stick to goals for even a whole year. By the end of January, you're back to your usual short-sighted habits. The short-term vs long-term game The short game seduces you with its immediate benefits. It offers the rush of quick wins: the dopamine hit of instant gratification, the...
Weekly Digest 19: Most people trade their future for fleeting pleasure
Weekly reflection: Most people trade their future for fleeting pleasure. Here’s how to break free. Instant gratification is the name of today's game. It's easy to give in to the temptation of now: endless scrolling, junk food, or avoiding important tasks to watch one more episode. But every time we fall into the traps, we move further away from the future that we actually want. Modern life is purposefully designed to pull you into a cycle of short-term rewards. Your attention has been...
Weekly Digest 18: On reclaiming blank spaces and committing to your first dollar
Weekly reflection Intentional silence - reclaiming blank spaces I've noticed an inverse relationship between my creative output and the amount of information I consume. Some find inspiration in constantly absorbing new content, however the impact on creativity, mental clarity and focus are astounding. Another layer of this is the constant need to fill blank spaces with noise rather than silence. The trap of filling every blank space. Blank spaces are those quiet, transitional times - when...
Weekly Digest 17: The most successful people live boring lives
Insight of the Week: The hidden power of a 'boring' routine There’s a pattern in every success story that’s often overlooked: successful people live “boring” lives. They’re willing to repeat the same actions day in and day out, even when it’s unexciting or when results are invisible. Consistency, not glamour, is what sets the elite apart. Think about it: Michael Jordan shot 1,000 shots a day. Warren Buffet dedicates 5-6 hours daily to reading. Stephen King writes 2,000 words a day, even on...
Weekly Digest 16: The creator economy and our innate desire to create
The Creator Economy 50 million creators worldwide identify as part of the Creator Economy. 41% of Americans follow a creator on social media. The market size of the Creator Economy is estimated at $104.2 billion and continues to grow exponentially. 1 in 4 kids in the US aspires to become a YouTuber or influencer. At its core, the Creator Economy taps into a fundamental human impulse: the desire to create. For as long as people have existed, there’s been an innate drive to build, share, and...
Weekly digest 15 : No one has it worse than the person who is deprived of randomness
Weekly reflection: Randomness makes life interesting I definitely benefit from a well-scheduled day. In my most productive periods, this looks like a day full of calendar events - everything planned and controlled. Especially when you're working on a project outside of your job, the few hours you have before and after work become crucial. Initially, this structure feels empowering. You’re squeezing the most out of each day, optimizing every moment. But over time, that excitement slowly fades...
Weekly Digest 14: How to live in the present with Stoic philosophy.
Weekly reflection: Overthinking robs you from being fully immersed in your creative work. In a world that demands constant action and attention, it’s easy to find yourself living everywhere except the present moment. The past pulls you back with regrets and “what-ifs,” while the future tempts you with anxiety over what’s yet to come. This disconnect from the now leaves us stressed, scattered, and far from grounded. Stoic philosophy offers a timeless guide to navigating this trap, helping us...
Mental performance, identity, and systems thinking through the lens of Occupational therapy and life design