Ups and downs from the studio
What they don't tell you about working for yourself.
This Friday morning publication explores the behind the scenes of running a creative business. Packed with mindset hacks and personal development realisations, Boring Issues is here to help you feel less alone. We all have issues and sharing them with likeminded creatives makes them manageable.
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Read more: How my 9-5 almost broke me
How my 9-5 almost broke me
But getting sick wasn't in the job description? Here's what I learnt from 10 months in a corporate 9-5. Trust your gut (literally)Everyday for 10 m...Read more -
Read more: How I became a business owner
How I became a business owner
You don't have to take your current job to the grave. Boring Studios wouldn't exist if I had settled for the past. So last week I spoke about Forre...Read more -
Read more: How I failed as a freelancer
How I failed as a freelancer
1 in 5 freelancers fail 🥲 Here's how to be one of the other four. That's a yucky stat for your Friday. We love a delulu creative but sometimes you...Read more -
Read more: How to be a sell out
How to be a sell out
"But I'm a creative... not a content creator" Let's chat personal brands and marketing... but first, let me tell you a quick story. Long before Bor...Read more -
Read more: Why are you listening to random feedback online?
Why are you listening to random feedback online?
All of a sudden everyone seems to be an expert at my creative field Some criticism you should take on board and some you should...ignore So, I jus...Read more -
Read more: We live in a world of clout. How to get yours.
We live in a world of clout. How to get yours.
"Wow you only have 200 followers" Imposter syndrome? No clout? Can you even be a creative? This morning I had a dream that I would like to discuss....Read more
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Every Friday morning, we share our Issues (and solutions) with you.
Being a founder, entrepreneur or freelancer can be lonely, confusing and just plain hard. But with each problem, there's always a solution to overcome. With Boring Issues, we delve into the parts no one talks about in the hopes that you feel more seen and understood. We all have issues and when you understand them, you can overcome anything life throws at you.