So I just completed a new study of 1877 tall ship ELISSA, the boat I have had the privilege of volunteering on as crew for almost two years now

Let’s be honest—if the goal were to grow as fast as possible, hitting milestone after milestone, we’d probably burn out before we even got anywhere. Sure, rapid success sounds great in theory, but at what cost? If we’re constantly chasing the next big thing, we miss the magic of the small things—the quiet wins, the unexpected lessons, the moments that shape us into artists (and humans) with depth, resilience, and actual joy in what we do.

For me, this realization has been a game changer. It means a mindset shift from setting idealistic standards for my schedule based on how other people operate, to the realization that I was made to operate as God intended, uniquely and wonderfully.