Jose Leon

There was a storm. And I went for a walk by the beach. The sand was going in circles and flowing low around the edges, making roads and dunes and filling my pockets with air and dust and sorrow. I was tired. I was scared. I didn't know what else to do. I checked my bank account: €4586.63. Maybe I was one of those guys. You know, you can see it in their eyes—those who want you to make his...

A month ago, I ended up in the emergency room. My chest hurt. I was nervous. Dizzy. Scared. Everything was fine, except me, which made everything not fine. The doctor said I might have anxiety. I didn't believe it. I still don't believe it. I even laughed. Me having a psychological problem? That can't be. That's impossible. I'm strong, positive, happy... But. I've lost my job, again,...

I don’t know about you, but my money goals are humble. I don’t have feelings towards money. I don’t desire anything. I don’t want a fancy car. I don’t need a big house or the newest phone. I have my Xiaomi something —how many Xiaomi are? That’s super confusing— and I am ok. Having expensive things makes me nervous. If I buy something that I can’t repurchase the next day, I can’t afford it, so...

I've been thinking about the 1,000 True Fans today. How many do you really need? Those numbers look too big for me. 250 True Fans is more than enough for an Indie Maker. For a $10 subscription: $2500/month. Now the question is how, but with a much smaller number, it seems easier to get. Can you find 250 True Fans?

After a viral article I wrote telling the story of my failures. Many people told me that It was a bad decision to leave my job and go full-time with my own projects. I feel happy, energetic, and full of life when I'm working for myself. I left my job many times because I don't particularly enjoy working for others as an employee. But that didn't work so far. What do you think? When...