Click here to read it on LinkedIn!Before we dive in, let me warn you—today’s going to be a rant. Why? Because I fucking need you to wake the hell up.
You should be happy by now! You didn’t sign up for this life to play it safe. You didn’t start this wild, messy journey to blend in, follow someone else’s rules, or chase after their hollow definitions of success. No, you’re here because there’s a fire in you—a burning desire to create, to shake things up, to do things your way.
But here you are. Safe. Conditioned. And honestly? Mediocre.
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Why the hell are you letting the world shove you into a box? Why are you conforming to a reality that’s nothing but a bunch of made-up rules, fake-ass money, and stories designed to keep you small?
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Here’s the truth: The future’s got nothing to fear. The past has nothing to regret. The only real failure is living a life that doesn’t honor your creative potential.
This is it, my friend. This is all we’ve got. And we owe it to ourselves to carve out our own damn path.
The trap of conformity
So your business didn’t work out? Good. That’s a blessing. Start fresh. Start now. You don’t owe anyone shit, except yourself—the chance to create something real.
The world is a relentless machine, constantly trying to grind you down, mold you into just another cog. Business coaches, self-help gurus, productivity hacks—they all preach the same bullshit: Optimize. Systematize. Package your creativity into something neat, predictable, and profitable.
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Fuck that! It's noise.
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Creativity isn’t neat. It’s chaos. It’s wild, unpredictable, and terrifying. And that’s exactly where its power lies. Creativity isn’t here to fit into a spreadsheet—it’s here to rip that spreadsheet apart.
Why so many get it wrong
But here’s the deal—you’re better than that. You can rise above the bullshit. You can be the artist you were meant to be. The one who says, “Screw the status quo,” and does something that actually matters.
Step 1: Embrace the chaos
Stop trying to stand out with tricks and gimmicks. Stop playing games with cold emails and manipulative sales tactics. The world doesn’t need more noise; it needs your raw, unfiltered creativity. Have a fucking opinion. Be real, be raw, be unapologetic.
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Why? Because the top 10%—the top 5%—of creatives didn’t get there by playing it safe. They got there by doing work that matters, work that challenges, work that changes the damn world.
Step 2: Innovate like a maniac
The legends? The icons? The game-changers? They didn’t follow the rules. They tore them to shreds and rewrote the book. They didn’t optimize; they revolutionized.
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Most people screw this up by chasing stability, clinging to the familiar. But you? You’re here to innovate, to push boundaries, to take risks that scare the hell out of everyone else.
Step 3: Build a legacy, not just a business
Your job as a creative isn’t just to make a living—it’s to create something that lasts, something that leaves a mark. Yes, it’s messy. Yes, it’s uncertain. Yes, it’s scary as hell. But that’s what makes it worth it.
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The light at the end of the tunnel? It’s knowing that your work isn’t just about profit—it’s about purpose. It’s about making a difference, not just a dollar. When you embrace this, you won’t just survive—you’ll thrive.
Your Legacy: build something that matters
This 18-24 month program is designed for creative studios and companies looking to stand out and make a lasting impact. It covers everything from defining your brand and mastering sales to building a strong team and expanding your network. You’ll also focus on cultivating a mindset that drives fearless innovation and creativity.
Here’s what we're building:
Ready to fucking own your life?
The world needs leaders, innovators, and you. Ready to break the rules and make a mark? If this resonates, reach out. Let’s create something fucking amazing together.
Wake up!
—Marko
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