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Let's talk about the unsaid things creators are experiencing right now like:

  • Identity and meaning

  • Mental health and burnout

  • Money and value conflicts

  • Anxiety, fear, and expectations

  • Generational influences and trauma

In other words, the stuff AI doesn't know sh*t about.

Most Recent Posts

Starting May 4th, each post will have 1 creator conversation + 1 personal essay.

Creator Convos

Sarit 🎙️ AI, Parenthood, Poetry

May 4, 2026

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4 min read

Sarit 🎙️ AI, Parenthood, Poetry

[Watch] Plus some of my thoughts our issues with control as creators.

Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson

Essay

Just be faster than the water

Apr 13, 2026

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8 min read

Just be faster than the water

A kayak and river trip decades ago has been sticking in my brain lately

Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson

Essay

I finally slowed down for a morning

Apr 2, 2026

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3 min read

I finally slowed down for a morning

Then it showed me why I need to do it every day

Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson

You may find it relatable if:

You’re good at your job, but still feel something is fundamentally off

You have ideas that excite you, and a fear to ensure they remain hidden

You’re making good money, but feel disconnected from the meaning

Your energy goes toward everything except for what matters most

You’re stuck and it doesn’t make any sense because you’re working so hard

You are leading a team of people going through any of these things

Our stories are more important now than ever

Let’s talk about it

Hi, I’m Justin.
I’m following my curiosity and energy as I connect with others seeking to reclaim their inner creator.

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