10/08/2026
Nobody really talks about how hard it is to turn down money.
As someone who’s taken plenty of jobs strictly for the paycheque, this past year looked different. I walked away from projects that would’ve helped us a lot. Some didn’t line up with who I am. Some would’ve drained everything I have creatively. Every time, I had to fight the voice saying I couldn’t afford to be picky.
What I’ve found is that the right work, with the right people, is worth waiting for. And I’d rather make fewer things I’m proud of than more things I’m not.
Still learning to trust it. But I’m not going back.