Roll with the punches. Ride the wave. π
You’re midway through the week! Wednesday always calls for a celebration. πΎ
After being under the weather and hosting a friend at my flat all over the span of a week, I am beyond ready for the weekend ahead.
Tomorrow morning I will be traveling to Naples to visit family. We will be traveling through Italy, visiting both Amalfi Coast and Rome. I am most excited for a break from the cold weather.
You never know what to expect with the weather in Berlin at the start of spring. Some days it is sunny and semi-warm and other days it is wet and cold. It could be snowing, raining or there could be sunshine.
Life is also unpredictable in this way. Learning to adapt to change is key to making the cards we’ve been dealt work in our favor. π«
Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. ππ½
Without further ado, here are my latest findings and musings.
Reads
Donβt Try to Boost Motivation β Just Ride the Wave, a piece by Doug Toft, offers suggestions on how to handle the fluctuating waves of motivation that we all experience. Even when your motivation is low, there are still wins to be had.
Works
I worked with Designer and Art Director Mark Gierl on the redesign of his personal site. Mark expressed that he wanted to have full control over the look and feel of his site — this meant moving away from Squarespace and building something new, from the ground up. Check out Mark’s work and the site we built together: markgierl.com
Sounds
Last week I dug into to Everything is Recorded by legendary producer Richard Russell. The album boasts features from Sampha, Syd, Ibeyi, Giggs, Peter Gabriel, and more. It is true to Russell’s style — full sounds, genius drum programming, and the know-how of pairing the right sound with the right artists. Listen to Everything is Recorded on Spotify or Apple Music.
Quote
A wall is just a wall and nothing more at all. It can be broken down.
β Assata Shakur, Assata: An Autobiography
That’s all for now. As always, feel free to reply ↩ to this email or send me a tweet with any thoughts or feedback.
Each week I usually receive at least a few replies to my letter — leading to many meaningful and transparent conversations. Thank you to those who take the time out to read this and engage. π
Happy hump day!