The Mindset Shift
On YouTube, burnout, and treating my channel like a business.
Sarb Johal
Field Note: Gold Coast
A field note from the Gold Coast. Reflections on our first true family holiday, the psychology of a simple walk, and a camera that sparked thoughts on the creative process. This also introduces the new purpose of this blog as a space for more immediate, in-the-moment thoughts.
When the Universe Hands You a Ticket (And You Actually Take the Flight)
A casual message from a business contact spirals into an international journey. Reflections on surprise opportunities, trusting your value, and the art of saying “yes” to life’s strangest, most validating plot twists.
Collaborating at 30,000 Feet: Reviewing Video Edits While Flying Over the Pacific
How I Worked with My Editor from Space—Thanks to Air New Zealand’s Surprisingly Good Free Wi-Fi
The Creator's Survival Guide: Why Your Digital Existence is Hanging by a Thread
Last month's TikTok and CapCut near-ban wasn't just a blip. It was a massive warning signal for every content creator who's put all their eggs in one digital basket.
What about NZ content creators?
Why do the overseas content creators get all the love from the NZ Govt's new Digital Nomad policy? Here are my 12 recommendations to fix this nonsense.
Hot Take: The DeepSeek Phenomenon: A New Accelerator for AI, Economies, and Markets?
DeepSeek is causing a tremendous stir in tech, business, and the stock market, raising questions about data security, innovation, and the future of AI.