Out of This World Changes
Lately, I've been reflecting on transitions. As both a company and an individual, we're in the midst of so much growth. I used to believe that while change was almost always a good thing, transitions were typically difficult. But I've come to realize that change is constant—and instead of resisting it, I need to embrace it. I’ve learned to trust the process and accept that what unfolds will always be for the best.
Each piece I design feels like a new beginning. It's like witnessing the sunrise—or even the night sky—for the first time. One of the greatest gifts creativity has given me is the ability to start anew. This willingness to begin again comes, in part, from my creative nature, but also from my experience growing up with learning differences. I’ve come to understand that failure is simply an opportunity to learn and grow. Every misstep is a stepping stone that brings me closer to where I want to be.
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” That quote has always resonated with me. As a child, I often poured my heart into something, only to find it didn’t quite work out as I hoped. But I learned that if you’re committed to growth, keep trying, you adapt, and you find new ways to succeed. After all, many of the most groundbreaking technologies were created by people who, like me, couldn’t fit into traditional molds—so they invented their own paths forward.
Over time, I’ve realized that the most important thing is to pursue knowledge for the sake of learning, not for grades or external validation. Understanding my strengths and weaknesses has allowed me to focus on what I do best, and I encourage you to do the same. Whoever you are, I hope you’ve come to appreciate how you think, how you do things, and have made peace with your past so you can move toward your future with confidence.
I was listening to a podcast recently—Re:Thinking with Adam Grant—where his guest was Malcolm Gladwell. If you haven’t tuned in, I highly recommend it, as well as Gladwell’s own podcast, Revisionist History. They discussed many intriguing topics, but what really stood out to me was their conversation about the need for external validation. For as long as I can remember, I've been able to validate myself, and it’s a quality I’m grateful for—and one I try to pass along to my children. But I’m curious: How important do you think it is to receive validation from others? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.
On the topic of change and transitions, I’ve added a little something fun to the website: an adventure calendar. It’s a new way I’ve been thinking about connecting with you all. It’s also a great resource for the holidays, so take a look if you’re looking for fresh ideas. Plus, we’ve added some stunning new pieces to the site that are truly out of this world—I can’t wait for you to see them. Let me know what you think!
