Thinking, Doing & Failing Over & Over With Joy

I’ve been designing my life rather than simply living it these past few years.
Something shifted in me not too long ago—I realized I had been waiting for life to happen instead of actively shaping it. The truth is, each of us plays a role in creating the world we want to live in. Of course, there are always circumstances beyond our control, and I don’t pretend otherwise. But there are things within our reach, and those are worth approaching with intention.

We often wish for things but don’t work for them—and then feel disappointed when they don’t come to pass. I’ve learned that curiosity and tenacity—two of my most defining (and sometimes conflicting) traits—are powerful tools. When someone tells me something can’t be done, I don’t usually accept that as the end. I look for another way. I keep asking questions. I keep trying.

Sometimes I do things just to see what happens—with no expectation at all. That’s where the magic lives: in doing something from a place of wonder, not want.

Talking to people, hearing their stories, sharing your own—it’s rarely a waste of time. In fact, it’s one of the richest parts of life. You never know what a new perspective might offer.

Failure is a given. But if you see failure as a chance to grow and learn, it becomes something altogether different.

Over the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about how to live well. I’ve learned that it’s better to dream big and expect little. That way, life still has the power to surprise you, and you’re always prepared. Life rarely offers clean solutions—we adapt, we shift, we respond. And we keep going.

For a long time, I thought I had to know exactly what I wanted before I could build a good life. I kept waiting for a light bulb moment. But the truth is, waiting gets you nowhere. Just start. Especially if you don’t yet know what “it” is. Movement leads to clarity—even if it’s just by helping you figure out what doesn’t work.

I’m far from perfect. My life is full of imperfections. And I still want so much. But I’m here, dreaming and manifesting, doing the work and staying curious. When people ask how I got started, I often say by accident—but really, it was through thinking, doing, failing, and trying again. Over and over.

A few years ago, I started CCWW Designs. And now I’m writing this. I know what I’m doing today won’t look the same in five or ten years. I plan to expand creatively. Writing these newsletters is part of that journey. I share them not just in case they might help someone else—but because this is how I process. How I move forward.

Still thinking, still doing, still failing—and still so hopeful.