Compass

Knowing why is more important than how, what, where or who.

I have spent hours soul searching to find this condensed version of my inner compass I apply to work and play at every turn of my daily life. I also built CREATOR OS, so you can spend hours on what took me years to figure out.

I often collect inspiring people, publications & brands — this stuff influences me.

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Digital identity

• julianpaul.me is my digital playground.
  
• 𝕏.com is where I share daily value.
  
• LinkedIn is my professional network.
• Instagram is where I get personal.
• read.cv is my public resume.

Golden Circle

• WHY → uncover ideas worthy of solving real problems.
• HOW → use every challenge as an opportunity to win momentum.
• WHAT → build digital experiences for self-starters to take better action.

Values

1. Joyful creation.
   
2. Patience = growth.
   
3. Win-win connections.

Mantras

• All limits are self-imposed » Heart.
• This is what it feels like to get better » Mind.
• Love the process more than the result » Flowstate.
• Nothing is ever done — keep iterating »Infinite game.
• Learn something from anyone & anything » Growth mindset.
• Feelings are momentary — like a wave they come and go » Balance.

Principles

1. Kill ego — it hinders growth.
2. Say “f*ck it” & ship “just right”.
3. Build for the thing, not the status.
4. Do what makes you useful to others.
5. Prioritise momentum over happiness.
6. Self-discipline is the path to freedom.
7. Consistently invert negative thoughts.
8. Do what you love with people you love.
9. Work only on outcomes you can control.
10. Don’t seek validation, own your self-worth.
11. Life is an infinite game — you’re not finished.
12. Surround yourself with people farther than you.
13. Don’t decide where your heart feels discomfort.
14. Live for going to sleep and waking up with a smile.
15. Achieve goals with the will to have & the will to act.

Quotes

“If an idea isn’t scary, it’s not an idea at all.” ~ Lee Clow

“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” ~ Henri Bergson

“Small minds discuss gossip. Good minds discuss events. Great minds discuss ideas.” ~ Denzel Washington

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” ~ Hans Hoffman

“When you have to, you find an excuse. When you want to, you find a way.” ~ Mustafa Khundmiri

“The man who has anticipated the coming troubles takes away their power when they arrive.” ~ Seneca

“There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs; and you try to get the best trade-off you can get, that’s all you can hope for.” ~ Thomas Sowell

Influences

I hate falling privy to doomscrolling just to end up with a brain robbed of valuable dopamine meant to excite great work. Instead, I collect these publications and studios that release work I respect. I regularily revisit these alongside people like avatars who are role models, mentors who could guide me and collabs who I’d love a chance to work with.

☞ These influences are always up-to-date.

Connect

Let’s meet on whatever platform serves your desired outcome best. My digital identity holds all platform intentions. Prefer email? Try contact@julianpaul.me.

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