Archive - Visual Growth Letter

Don't keep it to yourself.

Writing in a private journal can be a grind.

Sep 9

Empty your brain.

I love old mythological books—they’re like passports to fascinating worlds.

Sep 2

August 2024

A little trick for the days when I feel worthless.

We often make a bigger impact than we realize, but we forget because our brains are wired to focus on the negatives or the tasks we haven't yet…

Aug 12 •

July 2024

The vision is linear, but the path isn't.

As clear as your vision may be, the path will wind in circles, zigzags, and detours. It may look messy on paper, but zoom out and you'll see you're…

Jul 23 •

This ancient japanese concept fixed me

wait, what? You read that right. An ancient Japanese concept cured my obsession with perfectionism. Yes, you also read that right. I'm just another…

Jul 16 •

June 2024

When a door closes, another opens.

Hey – It's Ash! It's been a while, and a lot has happened since my last email. I hope everything is going well on your end. Have you ever felt that…

Jun 22 •

April 2024

The most expensive story I've ever written

Last month, I lost a $15k crypto investment because I made a mistake when writing down my 24-word password. Cryptocurrency stored in a cold wallet is…

Apr 29 •

See you in San Francisco!

If you're based in SF and want to meet please let me know! I would LOVE to make new friends.

Apr 5 •

March 2024

What's your story?

I'd rather have a few real connections than have thousands of anonymous followers.

Mar 15 •

To start making progress, face the truth.

It's better to admit you're bad for a season than to pretend you're good for a lifetime.

Mar 8 •

February 2024

The only shortcut is to stop taking shortcuts.

In life, the shortest path often turns out to be the longest.

Feb 23 •

My first ever YouTube video!

I want to look back in a year and feel even more embarrassed by this video than I feel now.

Feb 17 •

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