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Craftsmen Journal

Reflections on creativity, craft, and the work of making.

Notes for people who make things — on craft, ownership, taste, and the slow work of getting better at what you build.

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2026

  1. Starting, again

    Why I'm writing in public, what you'll find here, and the idea behind this container.

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2025

2024

2023

  1. Deep Work, ep1.

    lost secret to creating Masterpieces

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  2. the Infinite Game

    Thriving in life games that has no spatial or numerical boundaries.

    Craftsmen Journal3 min read

2022

  2. You’re Pretty Good! Err…No, I’m Not.

    Hey friends, for sure, it's been a moment. I had to go through a major move in my life 💨 which I'm pretty excited about, and I guess I'm settling in much better now so we can do this more predictably (hopefully 😉).I've suffered from impostor syndrome for a long while without having an English word

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  3. New Year is afar, Do New Beginnings

    Sectionalizing the passage of time into different phases is a wonder orchestrated by God, and I think humans have not taken much advantage of it.Let's get into it...🏊🏽‍♀️

    Craftsmen Journal3 min read

  4. 🌱 Gems Encoded

    Hey friends,I literally had nothing to say until I stepped into an ongoing naming ceremony. When all was said and done, I was convinced that my Fatherhood began a long time ago, not necessarily when I give birth to children and I believe the same is the case for us all.Let's get into it!

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  5. 🧠 Building a Second Brian

    Hey Friends,About a year and a few months ago, I stumbled on the concept of Building a Second Brain by a guy named Ali Abdaal. I immediately got sold on it as it solved my long life problem: Personal Knowledge Management.I'm super excited to share this concept with you and hopefully you will start b

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  6. 🧬 Renaissance is here, Don't Settle

    "Before I formed you in the womb...", have you taken a little time to ponder on what God meant when he used the word "Formed"? I'll give you some context, let's get into it.

    Craftsmen Journal3 min read

  7. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Debt to a Generation

    Hey there,Feels good to be in your face again after a few weeks of intentional silence, and for sure you deserve to know why. Let's get into it.

    Craftsmen Journal3 min read

  8. ✨ Letter to You

    Yo Champ,How about we hit break for today as I do not intend to fight against the season, Happy Easter 🙂.

    Craftsmen Journal2 min read

  9. 💭 Learning without walls

    Hey Friends,More than excited to begin the Codes of Creatives series, the last issue is definitely a prerequisite for this.How about we get started!

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  10. 🚦 Codes of Creatives Series

    Hey Friends,Today's issue is more like a teaser for the new series coming up,Let’s get to it.

    Craftsmen Journal3 min read

  11. Coming soon

    This is the Craftsmen Journal, a newsletter about Quality contents aimed at fueling your creative escapade..

    Craftsmen Journal1 min read

  12. 🧾 Take Inventory of thyself

    Hey friends 🙂,Welcome back to the fourth Issue of the Craftsmen Journal. The last Issue is a prerequisite for this Issue, so do well to check it out here, if you will.Let's dive right in.

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  13. 📜✍ the Art of Journaling

    Hey Craftsman 🙂,Welcome back to the third issue of the Craftsmen Journal. To be honest, last week was one of it's kind, the work load was something else. Anyways, I'm glad you're here.Let's dive right in.

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  14. 🛌 Comfort, the stifler of Creativity

    Hey friends 🙂,Welcome back to the second issue of the Craftsmen Journal. This is a little bit longer but it's totally worth it as you'll find out & you’ll be done before you know it,Enjoy, cheers.

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read

  15. 🦋 On the subject of Creativity

    Hey friends 🙂,Welcome to the first issue of the Craftsmen Journal. The read time is 5 minutes I suppose (hopefully so), except if a lot of stuff catches your attention and you had to give a pause to do ‘hmmm’ a lot(I hope you do).

    Craftsmen Journal4 min read