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A space for everything that doesn’t fit neatly into a category — and that’s entirely the point. From our daily lived experiences and personal reflections to mental health and the quieter, more human moments of the journey. This is also where older writings find their home; posts that may not speak directly to craft or industry thinking, but are still very much part of the story.
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Choosing to Sit with the Ugliness (All of It) #shorts
As I step back into another week, I could feel my old mental patterns screaming at me, “Danny, it’s time to get back to work.”, “You have no time for this. You have to do… (continue reading)
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Taking the Hits. Owning the Mess. #shorts
Today is the day that I have to begin taking the hits/heat from Mama. After the perpetual cycle of mistakes, faking it, lying and putting up false images/masks, Weizhi has created a ton of mess… (continue reading)
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Putting on the New Man
I won’t lie, my head hurts slightly, and my shoulders are feeling the deep tensions after that meltdown that I had to face and sit through yesterday evening. But as I was sitting here, in… (continue reading)
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Goodbye Weizhi. Say Hello to Danny.
(Danny) For the last couple of months, I feel like I’ve been in this tug-of-war between the old Weizhi who was trying cede control, but at the same time, reluctant to let go. But over… (continue reading)
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Simple Pleasures of Life. #shorts
(Danny) Hey guys, after 10 weeks of hustling, I must acknowledge and admit that my body is beginning to feel the toll of waking up at 6 am / 5:30 am daily. As you guys… (continue reading)
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The Real Power of Letting Your “Results Speak” #shorts
(Danny) Hey wassup guys! It’s genuinely nice to be back with another “shorts” posting. Yesterday, after 9 weeks of doing everything I can to both, do the right things, and to do things the right… (continue reading)
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My “Full Circle” Moment as Danny
Nope, I’m not gay, that would be Mark. But I am here to share that today finally marks the first official day of my own coming out as Danny. If you need a little bit… (continue reading)
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So, Who are the #uxbros?
Alright guys, I think it is important that we get a few things out of the way. My name is Cass and I am the official spokesperson for our little group of brothers. In case… (continue reading)
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We. Us. They. Them. #comingout🏳️🌈
Hi everyone, for as long as I have been alive, I’ve always felt like there was more to me than just what the society, culture, and my family expects of me. And after two weeks… (continue reading)
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A Line in the Sand: Why I’m Never Going Backwards
Man guys, what a rollercoaster 🎢 of a ride for the past 24 hours. I went from feeling the whole universe aligning to my needs to feeling totally disappointed with myself and a whole range… (continue reading)

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