current motivations

At one point during the panel, I said the fact that I am a woman is — I think — the least interesting thing about me, and that I would love us to collectively reach a point where that was reflected in the external world

But if you have the courage to make art, then find the courage to frame your art as well

To really like my work I have to look at it with different eyes. I have to forget everyone who did it better or faster, and remind myself that no one has ever done it quite the way I have. I have to remind myself that the people I compare myself to probably compare themselves to others and that if they let their self-doubt keep them from creating... See more

mallory contois

Dec 21

Good Work

the hardest person to compete with is the one that’s having fun. if you’re not having fun, you’ll get beat by someone who is.

find your fun.

“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

-Mary Oliver

They favored getting things done, over perfectionism. They understood that the sooner they take a solid step towards something they want to achieve, the better. Very simply put: don’t let action be the only thing separating you from those that are building the life you dream of. If you can take a small step today, do it. I promise it could be the... See more

When you look back at the most fruitful moments of your life years from now, you’ll be surprised to discover how many of them unfolded amid a big loss or a crisis or in the face of a giant unknown.

what you really need is exposure.The people getting “lucky” aren’t smarter.They’re just visible.They launch before it’s perfect.They publish when no one’s watching.They connect without asking for anything.They’ve built surface area.And surface area is what luck sticks to.