Don’t impress the room. Invite the room. Say it simply. Say it clearly. Say it like you would to a five-year-old. Then watch the work move forward.
My handwriting wasn’t born. It was built — from architects, artists, and animators I admired, one borrowed detail at a time.
The marks of wear aren’t damage — they’re proof of use, of care, of craft. Every defect gets respect.
Those who’ve seen the most of the world often have the dirtiest shoes. Watch your step — but don’t forget to look up.
You can’t control how people respond to your work. But with AI, you can practice hearing feedback — at the pace you’re ready for. That’s what this experiment is all about.
I used AI to generate a podcast where two hosts talked about me and my writing. Not just summarized — talked. Awkward. Humbling. The feedback wasn’t real, but the self-reflection was.
That awful swirl of excitement, embarrassment, and regret after you share something? That's the Cringe. It sucks. But, it means you showed up. You did the thing. Keep going.
The pen is a Pentel Kuro BL437. Black 0.7mm fast-drying opaque gel ink. Encased in a slim-profiled grippy barrel.