Officially Declaring the Streak Done

My brain needs fresh starts.

It needs to think everything is perfectly set for wonder and magic to erupt from every pore, crack, and geyser. 

It also needs a sense of control, even when reality contradicts it. It means I have taken on some obsessions and habits that are not entirely productive for my career and success, but I've convinced myself are necessary to ensure future prosperity in all its forms. 

So, this post declares the year-plus habit of scrambling together throwaway pieces, then postdating them to create the illusion of daily articles is over. Only one person cared about any idea of a daily post-streak, and that same person would be better suited to focus that energy on creating articles, reviews, podcasts, and a newsletter his audience would enjoy. He would be better suited to create relationships with clients and land more work so he can feel successful and like he is contributing to his family.

My goal is to recalibrate and return to daily posts, weekly podcasts, and one weekly free newsletter, building towards an eventual additional paid tier weekly newsletter. But missing a day or week does not mean a reset. It means reality. Sometimes holding off on posting is okay in order to create something of higher quality. Plus when this current structure isn't bringing in money, more time needs to be devoted to actual paid work. It means sometimes this stuff will either be delayed or come in a bit shorter or less ambitious than my usual lofty expectations.

That is okay.

This is also the perfect time to post this, because I'll likely have no access to Wi-Fi for the next week, so it is destined that there will be a stretch of nothingness on here.

But then I'll come back refreshed and ready to create the works that gave me such a wonderful audience to begin with. Allow for the rest of 2026 to be something I can be proud of, and something that hopefully brings value, joy, and entertainment to others.

Much love.

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