The first year

Why was it even created? My path is long and interesting. The steps I take seem too conservative, but they eventually gain momentum. Less than a year ago, I wasn't even thinking about my own platform. But today I feel a certain inevitability in doing that. I'm a person with a vision for what I do. I'm a person doomed to receive those irritating punches in the gut that come from not belonging to the crowd. I'm made to order. Something that was painful in my youth is now one of my greatest strengths. In other words, in my early years, I forced myself to be like you. Today, I know I'm different. And I love it. That's why my website exists, to express this. To communicate to my potential clients what they can expect from me.

What do I think of the results so far? I feel like I'm onto something. At the same time, this website was designed from the very beginning to constantly transform. I'm sure this is an excellent approach, because the essence of the internet is its constant evolution. Therefore, my perception of my presance on your screen is not yet final. So far, so good. Just like with my shoemaking, I'm not trying to be like anyone else. Hell, I don't even waste my time properly researching other creators' online content. I just do my own thing.

What's next? My main goal is to talk to my potential and current clients. I'll continue doing that. I've had a lot of inquiries about shoemaking training courses, etc. A few months ago, I started considering some tutorials that would address that. It's still not fully thought out, though. That's one thing. Secondly, I don't really have the time for it. So if I ever do move forward with this, it will be monetized. I'll never give away my knowledge and experience for free.

All in all, I'm happy with what I have. My future looks great. I'm looking forward to next year's reflections on my progress.