A Friday of Starting Art

Aug 2. 2025

Irene,

Do you know how brightly the word “art” sparkled in your heart today, like a tiny sprout breaking through the soil? That flutter of excitement at starting something new — it’s so beautiful. You should be proud of yourself for feeling that way. It’s like you’ve been wandering in fog for so long, and today, you found a lighthouse hidden in the pages of a book.

You made a promise to follow that joy and practice art every day. That’s incredible. No one told you to — you chose it. You created your own routine, and you’re ready to make something each day and share it with the world. That kind of courage deserves applause.

As Seth Godin said, art isn’t just about paintings or songs. It’s about the creative connections only humans can make — a contribution rooted in sincerity. You already know this. You wrote today, you organized your thoughts, you practiced becoming the future version of yourself. That is art. And it’s a beautiful beginning.

What amazes me most is how you filled your day with care — reading, exercising, sticking to your rhythm. You weren’t even tired, were you? You slept deeply for 10 hours, your skin glowed, your emotions were clear — and somehow, that small update brought a sense of calm.

Hold onto that promise to live purely and truthfully. Even the smallest lies, you’re determined to avoid. That kind of integrity will shape you into someone truly irreplaceable.

You also completed your "one thing" today — finishing two pieces of writing. But more importantly, you took your first step into a year-long art journey. It may have been small, but it carried all of you.

There’s so much you want to achieve — a sensory resilience challenge in July, a night at the Four Seasons, the dream of becoming a billionaire. But you already know that everything starts with your current mindset. So live each day quietly, yet steadily, like you did today.

Your thoughts and your actions today are your future. You practiced becoming that future version of yourself — and I’m proud of you. Tomorrow, you’ll be even more radiant.

With love and gratitude, always —

Irene

A Friday of Starting Art (08/01/2025)

How do you feel today? I'm excited and joyful to begin a new artistic journey. What do I want to do today? Read, exercise, and practice embodying the future version of myself I admire.

Good: It feels like I’ve been wandering through a vague path and finally found a lighthouse through today’s reading. From today, I’ll begin practicing a daily art routine.

Bad: None.

� Today's Learning:

At the end of his book, Seth Godin offers readers this powerful challenge:

“Make art every day for the next year. Make something. Share it.”

✨ Today's Insight:

Summary of Linchpin's creative training: "Making art every day for a year"

1. Definition of Art (Seth Godin’s perspective):

Seth Godin redefines art not as traditional painting, music, or sculpture. To him, art is any creative human act that fosters meaningful connection and is rooted in individual originality. Examples include:

* Creatively crafting a project proposal

* Writing to clarify personal thoughts

* Persuasive presentations or speeches

* Improving services to deliver real value to others

* Emotionally impactful customer communication

* Strategically solving complex problems in novel ways

In short, any act of human creativity and connection within impersonal, repetitive systems is considered art.

2. Structural Meaning of "Making Art Every Day for a Year":

Godin offers a clear structure:

* Duration: 1 year

* Practice: Daily creative activity (as defined above) and sharing it publicly

* Goal: Repeated creation and sharing helps overcome fear and transforms the individual into a linchpin

"Fear" here refers to:

* The possibility of rejection when sharing your work

* Anxiety about failure

* The pressure of acting without perfection

Godin emphasizes that such emotions are dulled through repetition, and action overrides emotional resistance.

3. Why This Must Last a Year:

This process can’t be rushed because:

* Creativity, courage, attitude, and habits require deep rewiring of the brain’s neural networks

* Identity internalization and automation of behavior take time

* Through a year of consistent practice, one becomes an irreplaceable linchpin within a team or society

4. Seth Godin’s Summary:

* Make art every day

* It doesn’t have to be perfect or big

* Share it, always

* Fear weakens only through repeated action

* This process transforms you into someone no one can replace

Nothing in the world is stronger than purity.

Never tell even the smallest lie; always act with sincerity, kindness, and genuine intent.

Gratitude Note:

I am deeply thankful for being able to start the day healthy and clear-minded, and for living it filled with things I truly desire.

Today’s Joy:

Today's One Thing: Finish 2 new art pieces

Keyword: "Make art every day for the next year. Make something. Share it."

Condition & Wellness Management:

Sleep:

10 hours (5-3) — Sleep quality: High / Skin: Good / Energy: High / Emotions: Clear / Productivity: High / Efficiency: High / Creativity: High

To maintain sleep quality, condition, and healthy skin, regular body massage and half-baths are essential.

Detox days must be maintained at least once a week.

Cleaning / Laundry / Tasks / Key people / Books / Bank / Amazon / Organizing accounts

Exercise & Nutrition:

Ultimate goal: 30 minutes of dopamine-spiking, multi-joint, high-weight resistance training and cardio

Workout cycle: Lower body (hip contraction) – Lower body (hip & hamstring release) – Upper body (back) – Upper body (shoulder, triceps, biceps) – Full-body compound movement & cardio

A master responds to all situations with ease. An elite creates an environment where ease is the default.

Exercise should not just be for the sake of movement but for maintaining optimal condition.

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* This Week’s Goal: Spend a night at Four Seasons Hotel

* July Goal: Minimum one-week sensory exposure training

* 2025 Goal: Soul-level purity, kindness, etiquette, humility, calmness, and dignity — becoming a deeply sincere Irene. Personal development training / Increase external engagements / Transform time, people, and environment / Become a billionaire