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Alexander Yerokun
• 9h
I started getting the things I used to pray for… and somehow, I still felt behind. 😭.Lemme explain
My first gigs. My first payment. New opportunities. The hope of landing bigger clients.
Every time I achieved something, I'd celebrate for a moment, then immediately start chasing the next thing.
It was never enough.
And I realised I was so focused on who I wanted to become that I wasn't appreciating who I was becoming already.
So this new week, I'm working on changing one thing:
Instead of measuring my growth only by what I achieve, I'm focusing on the person I'm becoming.
The designer who keeps learning. The person who stays consistent. The builder who keeps creating, even when there's no client waiting to pay.
Like this shoe-shopping app concept I'm sharing today. 👟
It's not a client project. I'm building because I want to sharpen my skills, explore ideas, and become better at my craft.
Not every project has to pay you today to make you more valuable tomorrow.
This week, I'm choosing growth over pressure and progress over comparison.
What are you working on this week that's helping you become a better version of yourself? 👇🏽
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Alexander Yerokun
• 9h
Me? 👀😂
This week, I'm working on sharpening my UI/UX and product design skills, staying consistent with my design practice, and creating better digital experiences.
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