How to stop comparing yourself to other people
1. Accept where you are in your life right now. In fact, don't just accept it. Celebrate it. You made it this far from where you started and that's incredible. 2. Do a digital detox. That constant scrolling might be leading to you thinking that everyone has it...
an update from justin on the future of SoCurious
I feel like I'm entering a new season of creative evolution. And with that change, I want to continue to grow and evolve this newsletter and the SoCurious brand. A few things to expect: Before the end of the year, I want to take the first steps to transition...
Link Love #011
Photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of grief, joy, laughter and irritation in extreme detail I'm obsessed with this TikTokers personal style. Think bold colors and interesting silhouettes. I just finished Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey. It's...
it’s absolutely okay to make mistakes
You have permission to make mistakes To be messy and imperfect To say the wrong thing To do the wrong thing To be misunderstood. Because those mistakes might just be an opportunity to grow
Here’s an honest ranking of all of the Nintendo Switch games I own
Here's my collection of Nintendo Switch games, complete with personal ratings for each. To provide some insight, I lean away from shooting games and platformers like Super Mario Brothers. Instead, my preferences align more with story-driven adventures, narrative...
You don’t want to miss this free masterclass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biq_pCTFf4M WATCH THE FREE MASTERCLASS: How to Reset Your Life in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps This 40-minute masterclass feels like my personal manifesto on how to build a life you kinda love. Discover how to break free of unhelpful thought...
10 easy ways to make someone feel extraordinarily special
This year has been marked by significant transitions and changes. And I've found solace in the pursuit of joy, making it my mission to cultivate moments of meaningful connection wherever and whenever possible. In this journey, I've come to appreciate the profound...
Link Love #010
Something to check out: Over on Instagram I'm posting content every day for the next 90 days. If you're feeling super sweet, I would love for you to share some of my posts to your stories. It really helps me reach new audiences. Something to watch: I...
Here’s how to truly shine
In your most challenging moments, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. To forget your progress. To feel defeated. To want to quit. But today’s opportunity is to remember that this season is designed to help you grow. This season might be confusing...
Permission to live your life to the fullest
Imagine a tiny thread connecting your heart to all the other hearts of the people you love the people you know the people you grew apart from the people you passed on the street without even noticing The people in your neighborhood in your city in your country in the...
SoCurious Reader Features
Last week, I invited readers of the SoCurious newsletter to shamelessly self-promote their creative projects. Here are some highlights: I host the podcast My Dad Stole My Limelight - which is a podcast about coming out! My Dad came out to me when I was 20 and I have...
Ask Me Anything #002 – What does a creative director actually do?
This is the episode where you get to ask me anything about being a creative director. I do a deep dive into what creative directors do, how to break into the industry, and my thoughts on AI and its effect on the creator economy. Download the 10 affirmations that...
9 Thoughts on Building Your Creative Career
This is the episode where I talk about creative careers. We talk about defining success on your own terms, calendar blocking, and the power of self-initiated projects. Related Links: Download the 10 affirmations that changed my life. Follow Justin on...
I’m a magnet for great opportunity
This week's affirmation: “I'm a magnet for great opportunity.” Take a deep breath and repeat this affirmation 3 times. If you're feeling stuck right now, think about this: What if so far you've only scratched the surface of who you could become? There are boundless...
How to make a quarterly vision board
This is the podcast episode where I do a deep dive on how to make a vision board. We talk about EPIC Goals, you get a sneak peek of what I want to achieve before the end of this year, and you learn the secret of how I make my goals a reality. Here's the full...
Ask Me Anything 001: How to Find Work and Life Harmony
This is the episode where you get to ask me anything about work and life. I do a deep dive on purpose, you learn more about how I actually make money, and you learn simple ways to be more consistent with your creativity. Here's the full transcript: Uh uhhh, yall...
How to lead with love
Leading with love does not mean you're a “yes” person. You can be direct. You can be honest You can say “no.” You can have difficult conversations, complicated emotions, and speak your mind fully. But the difference is that you're acknowledging that the person...
Affirmation: I have permission to let go
This week's affirmation: “I have permission to let go.” Take a deep breath and repeat this affirmation 3 times. Here's a meditation on letting go: How do you let go of the past?It takes time, of course. But first you have to accept it.And acceptance is not saying that...
1000 versions of myself
I was looking through old photos of myself and I realized that version of me was long gone. I had evolved into something new. Something more whole. And let me be clear: I love that old version of me. The insecurities. The hesitation. The innocence. The...
10 Thoughts on Life – Inspirational ideas for cultivating sustainable joy
When I decided that 2023 is my reset year, I didn’t realize I was signing up for Unexpected twists. Beautiful surprises. And terrible defeats. But I guess that’s where we are. Here's a full transcript of the episode: This is Justin and you’re listening to SoCurious...
But how do you find clarity?
For me, clarity doesn’t come from thinking... Clarity comes from doing. First writing down my feelings. Then brainstorming potential solutions. Sometimes it's talking with friends. But most often, it's trying new things. Exploring. Learning. Failing. And trying again....
I used to chase happy. Now, I strive for joy.
I used to chase happy. Now, I strive for joy. Joy is the profound awareness that you can find gratitude in this moment–that you can find gratitude in every moment. It's the understanding that peace is not dependent on external circumstances but something that...
For anybody feeling anxious
I feel like someone needs to hear this: It’s okay to feel anxious.It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.It’s okay to feel lonely. You don’t have to take advantage of this moment of uncertainty. There’s a time for productivity…and it's okay if right now isn’t that time for...
Let’s talk about therapy
My senior year of college I broke my ankle. I was being my normal playful self and slipped while running in the rain. The experience was intense and genuinely scary, but I was thankful to my friends who rushed me to the hospital. Throughout the first semester, my leg...