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.

  1. Read more: Fake it till you make it
    Fake it till you make it

    Fake it till you make it

    If we had a dollar for every time someone asked us, how to start a business, a social media account or a portfolio when you have nothing, we'd be b...
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  2. Read more: Take a moment
    Take a moment

    Take a moment

    With the year coming to an end and the world also seemingly coming to an end with the death of TikTok, there’s never been a better time to stop and...
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  3. Read more: Is Boring Studios a pyramid scheme?
    Is Boring Studios a pyramid scheme?

    Is Boring Studios a pyramid scheme?

    If you read last week's Boring Issues©️ Roses and Reflections, you'd be please to know we still haven't left "reflection mode".  The end of the yea...
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  4. Read more: The shift that took us from 20k to 100k
    The shift that took us from 20k to 100k

    The shift that took us from 20k to 100k

    When you first start a business or a social media account, you'll probably find someone to copy or find inspiration from. (Even we did this before ...
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  5. Read more: Your paycheck is the problem
    Your paycheck is the problem

    Your paycheck is the problem

    POV: You're frustrated with your 9-5; your colleagues, your boss and the work sucks. Its been 13 days since you've been paid. Tomorrow's pay day. Y...
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  6. Read more: Why you were never meant to fit in at school
    Why you were never meant to fit in at school

    Why you were never meant to fit in at school

    Did you fail at school? Yeah, same. But now I have more freedom (and make more money 🤫) than the Valedictorian.  The school system is not made for ...
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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.