(#44) My 2023 Highlights & Learnings (1/2)
stuff that made me feel alive + some learnings
Jan 2023
Stuff that made me feel alive:
karaoke sesh
audiobooks
fire dancer sol client on testnet
calls w/ my sister
long runs
Notes:
Being ‘ready’ is a myth. You have to do the thing anyway. Playing the long game is realizing discomfort is a by-product of everything that is truly powerful, generative, and free.
Feb 2023
Stuff that made me feel alive:
snow day
remarkable pad—I love this thing!
tyler the creator—his interview w Rick Rubin is magical
shopping for bachelorette theme night outfits
Notes:
“don’t dim your light for anyone, talk your shit but back it up, articulate and be a sponge, your opinions on things can change, and do your shit with careeeeeee” - Tyler The Creator
Mar 2023
Stuff that made me feel alive:
costa rica!!! went surfing, zip-lining, dancing, hot springs, good food, danced.. fire time
made silly tiktoks w friends
miami work off-site - super productive learned a lot
Notes:
“Don’t force relationships.” — What’s forced eventually falls apart. Forcing only delays the inevitable.
Apr 2023
Stuff that made me feel alive:
HS bestie’s wedding in Charleston
face masks
being a bridesmaid at two of my best friends’ weddings
learning about quantum physics
running
nft NYC
solana NFTs—the Mad Lads mint was epic!
celebrating my birthday with my mom in Houston ( we have the same bday april 19th)
launching our institutional wallet product at consensus
Notes:
“New things scare us. Do it anyway.” — By acknowledging fear, we are better able to move past it.
May 2023
Stuff that made me feel alive:
learning about how video games are made
playing pickleball
lizzy and dans wedding
chance channel perfume: I love that scent
Notes:
“Do high-energy tasks early in the day.” Do creative work when you have the most energy.