15/04/2026
It’s funny how small, preconceived ideas on how things should be can take up so much mental space. And have a FULL ON impact on how you function in your everyday life.
Since starting my business 5 years ago, I went fast and furious into ‘entrepreneur’ mode: waking up super early (‘before the world was up’), working til exhaustion, hiring early, and outsourcing any repetitive task I possibly could.
I listen to a lot of successful entrepreneurs’ podcasts, and I tend to apply a lot of their learnings - which is good, but sometimes almost naively. Without considering that their journey or recommendations may not apply to my line of work or what I’m trying to build.
When you’re in a creative field, your ideas are literally your fuel. I’m the best creative strategist I can be when I’m full of life, inspiration, and fresh perspectives. That’s what my clients need from me.
After working from home for five years (and hating it mostly), I can say with full confidence: it will never bring me the level of creativity I need.
So when I realised I didn’t have to stick to formal office hours or a set routine, free will said: Seoul is a 2.5 hour direct flight. And I went. Absolutely loved it. Zero regrets.