Now more than ever, the United States needs a third party for and by the people.

It's apparent that billionaire influences have corrupted the current two parties.

Red, White, & Kendrick!!!

Stay Stoic, Stay Focused

The Stoics knew clarity comes from control. They trained for unexpected chaos. Here's how: start with Amor Fati—love what is. Use premeditatio malorum—see the worst & plan for setbacks. Know when to act and when not to.

Calm isn’t luck. It’s built through practice.

Themes are the soul of every great story.

The core theme of your comic is already in your head—don’t overthink it.

A clear creative vision can make or break your comic.

• Align your story and art to create cohesion.
• Filter out ideas that don’t serve your main theme.
• Write down your vision to stay motivated through challenges.

Clarity leads to better comics—and less burnout.

Frank Miller stood out by mastering a clear vision. Here’s how you can too:

•Define the core themes of your story. Stick to them.
•Use bold visual or narrative styles to make an impact.
•Stay authentic to your voice, even when it’s risky.
•Innovate while respecting genre conventions.

Feeling lost in your creative ideas? Here's how to find clarity:

•Visualize your idea with sketches or outlines.
•Define your "why" to guide your vision.
•Set boundaries to filter distractions.
•Focus on one core idea at a time.
•Start small, test, and refine.

Action brings clarity.

Crafting comics is about effective storytelling.

It's a new year, but I'm sticking with the same goals (with a few tweaks).

Here are the goals I am focusing on in 2025.

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Epictetus taught that joy comes from embracing the process.
When nothing feels complete, frustration creeps in.

The answer?

Focus on steady progress, not perfection.

Growth comes from daily effort.
Completion isn’t the goal—finding flow is.

Let the journey guide you.
Not the outcome.

Failure is the greatest creative teacher you’ll ever have.

It can feel tough and frustrating, but every time you mess up, you learn something new.

Mistakes teach us what doesn't work, helping us get better next time.

Instead of being afraid of failure, we should see it as a chance to grow.