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            <title><![CDATA[11.3 Getting passed "The Awkward" in Web3.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:36:12 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As one of the many new people to the space there is this thing that I assure you are not alone in experiencing. “The Awkward” is what I am calling it. Its this really weird feeling when it comes to networking with everyone. Messaging in discord servers for hours. Talking to randos online about your goals and what you want to do. Trying to learn new stuff from the people but they all seem to have this chip on their shoulder and talk as if they were born into “Web3 royalty”. It’s all so awkward...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As one of the many new people to the space there is this thing that I assure you are not alone in experiencing. <strong>“The Awkward”</strong> is what I am calling it. Its this really weird feeling when it comes to networking with everyone. Messaging in discord servers for hours. Talking to randos online about your goals and what you want to do. Trying to learn new stuff from the people but they all seem to have this chip on their shoulder and talk as if they were born into “Web3 royalty”.</p><p><strong>It’s all so awkward</strong>…but think back to when you got into your chosen passionary path. Those first few months getting into the design space or the music space. Its the same thing here. Regardless of the “willingness to teach” it’s still a prove yourself space. People gotta know you are serious about it. That you have more to offer than the project itself. That you wanna see this play out for the longevity. Prove yourself by creating awesome projects. Prove yourself by telling your story with every ounce of passion. Prove yourself by being consistent! (Consistency is key to 100% of success so practice that over everything) <strong>“The Awkward”</strong> is starting to fade isn’t it? Because you are realizing you’ve done this all before.</p><p><strong>That is how I adapted</strong>. I am less of a talker and more of a doer when it comes to my “proving myself”. So it takes me longer to get the point across sometimes. I just like to show people the ideas and the passion rather than talk about it. Maybe you are the same? Or maybe you want to be loud and proud with your ideas and talk your head off. Either way, <strong>fuel your journey with passion</strong> and don’t let it be awkward. Adapt by realizing it’s all familiar. Different landscape with similar obstacles.</p><p>When people start to see you are serious, trust that you’ll break through the noise and stuff will start to come to life.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[8.1 - You're Not Behind! ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As my experiment continues and this grows, I want to use this dashboard as a time capsule. It started here with my first entry “The Intersection” that got some great feedback so I decided to continue. THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS !! https://mirror.xyz/0xde616878546A3B9bc627D2AdEC8C76cB18864C07/9XTAPjjNS84jyBd-WaAKcfAr_ySq40p8cGSam2uAgvw I have noticed the increased transparency within web3 and I appreciate it and want to continue it. I am sure most of you can remember your first few months ge...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>As my experiment continues and this grows</strong>, I want to use this dashboard as a time capsule. It started here with my first entry “<strong><em>The Intersection</em></strong>” that got some great feedback so I decided to continue. THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS !!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://mirror.xyz/0xde616878546A3B9bc627D2AdEC8C76cB18864C07/9XTAPjjNS84jyBd-WaAKcfAr_ySq40p8cGSam2uAgvw">https://mirror.xyz/0xde616878546A3B9bc627D2AdEC8C76cB18864C07/9XTAPjjNS84jyBd-WaAKcfAr_ySq40p8cGSam2uAgvw</a></p><p>I have noticed the increased transparency within web3 and I appreciate it and want to continue it. I am sure most of you can remember your first few months getting into Web3. Heck, maybe this is your first day even hearing about it? (Interesting you found me lol) How is it going for you? Because for me…well…</p><p>…to say the least I am <strong>FLOORED</strong> and <strong>OVERWHELMED</strong>. There is so much to learn in this world that is at this time to me a labyrinth. It reminds me of when I first started music. A world where all the answers and examples are right in front of you but it makes <strong>ZERO</strong> sense. Time seems almost non-existent with how fast things change and advance. Every forum holds a new discovery or tool or platform that I’m finding in what seems to be out of order. Every blog holds another inspirational story that inadvertently makes me feel like I am so far behind and have no clue what I am doing…these are what cloud my mind and vision the most.</p><p>I wouldn’t describe it as <em><s>FOMO</s></em> and I know I’m not an <em><s>idiot</s></em> (for the most part). Because I know I’m not missing out, I’m here now. I feel like I understand a lot of the stuff I’m learning and applying it where I can. But watching other music artist get to the milestones that I want to be at myself so easily creates this anxiety that it’s too late. That the saturation is <strong><em>too high</em></strong>. That the demand for the supply is <strong><em>already soaked up</em></strong>. Others are already onto the next idea before I can even realize what I am doing myself. Like they have a machine that is so well oiled and <strong><em>I can’t even figure out where to buy the oil.</em></strong> I know this is such a face value perspective of things but its how me and I know so many others feel…</p><h3 id="h-contrary-to-the-mental-dump" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Contrary to the mental DUMP -</h3><p>What I want to do with this entry is tell you that it is okay. You are not late. You are not behind. You are learning and discovering at the right time in the right order for your journey. The questions you are asking and the ideas you are having are good. This is a reminder for myself and for you reading this. You’re right where you are supposed to be. Keep learning, keep reaching out, keep creating, and (most importantly) KEEP POSTING YOUR WORK!</p><p>Everything builds value overtime. Your value can’t grow if no one can admire it. If you have a project that you love or an idea or you just want to spitball until you get there, join my <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://discord.gg/dtZ6EFrG">discord</a>. We’ll do this together!</p><p>(Haven’t figured out a proper sign off yet but signing off)</p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>isiahhaji@newsletter.paragraph.com (IsiahHaji)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[7.25 - The Intersection...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:32:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is my first day officially taking part in what I believe is the future.Who Am I?Well…if you are here then likely hood says you want to learn more. I am an electronic artist and live performer from souther Arizona. I kind of learned everything all at once at the ripe early age of 14. The second I had access to a computer, I found early dance music and knew it was what I wanted to do. What I didn’t know was what exactly the universe had in store for me. I’ve met some amazing artist, made w...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This is my first day officially taking part in what I believe is the future.</strong></p><h3 id="h-who-am-i" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Who Am I?</h3><p>Well…if you are here then likely hood says you want to learn more. I am an electronic artist and live performer from souther Arizona. I kind of learned everything all at once at the ripe early age of 14. The second I had access to a computer, I found early dance music and knew it was what I wanted to do. What I didn’t know was what exactly the universe had in store for me. I’ve met some amazing artist, made what I would say is great music, and played on stages that I knew I would eventually….just never imagined so soon. It really is about who you know and being in the right place at the right time. (the random EDM blogs don’t lie)</p><p><strong>You can learn more about me and my music ------→</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.isiahhaji.com/aboutisiah">here</a></p><h3 id="h-time-to-jump" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Time to jump?</h3><p>At this point in my life, I’m at what I think is that pivotal intersection I am sure every musician has. The “stay safe and secure” or jump the cliff and see what it is like on the other side. Let’s just say, I have a foot off the ledge and I’m in motion. I have been privy to the web3 space but never fully set out. Fear being the lack of understanding and though I might not understand it all, I think it’s time to embrace that fear? With the friends I have made, the team i’ve built, and all that I have already accomplished, why not?</p><p>I have a vision to bring to life and I am excited that you believe (at least I hope) in that vision too.</p><p><strong>- Here is what I have planned -</strong></p><ul><li><p>2 EPs - Both Audio/Visual Projects.</p></li><li><p>1 Audio/Visual Album.</p></li><li><p>A FULL live show &amp; tour to bring it all to life. Living and breathing before the eyes of the world.</p></li><li><p>Live to see the next project!</p></li></ul><p>By no means do I think this is gonna be easy. By no means does that scare me at all. We are gonna create something special.</p><h3 id="h-here-is-where-you-come-in" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Here is where you come in!</h3><p>This is the ground floor. If you are this far in, thank you for getting to know me. I am excited to meet you! If you want to join the community and be apart of this journey please join me on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://discord.gg/cQsdFadeZt">Discord</a>.</p><p>I have plans to do my first Audio/Visual drop very soon! The official date will be in the discord and on my <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://twitter.com/isiahhaji">Twitter</a>. Again…thank you! I’ll see you soon!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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