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Closing chapters to design my future ❤️🔥
2025 was a turning point. After 4 years of running two physical clothing stores, I decided to close them down to focus on my true passion: Design.
It was a tough call, but the community here on Contra showed me that living off what I love is possible. This Year of the Fire Horse, my energy is 100% on growth and solidifying this new path. 🐎✨
Sometimes, you have to let go of the past to make room for your best work yet. I’d love to know...
What’s one thing you’re letting go of this year to make space for your 2026 goals? 👇
so cool
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Wow, that takes real courage! Closing down physical stores to chase your design dream is huge. I love how you're channeling that Fire Horse energy - the animation is sick btw. What area of design are you focusing on most? Super inspiring to see someone actually making the leap instead of just talking about it!
Thanks so much! It was a tough call, but definitely the right one. 🚀 Right now, I'm focusing on motion design and visual identity.
Thanks for the support!❤️🔥
That’s so cool you followed your heart into design-it really is worth it. For me, I’m learning to let go of saying yes to everything and be much more intentional about the projects I take on
Thanks! It definitely feels worth it. Best of luck with that 2026 goal! 🚀 It’s a great objective and I’m sure you’ll make it happen.
Leaving your business to chase your dream as a designer takes courage and vision.
Every bold step you take brings you closer to the life you’ve imagined. Amzing journey Jere!
Thank you! It was a big step, but I'm really enjoying the journey so far. I appreciate the kind words! 🙌
Inspiring 👍
Thanks! Appreciate the support👍
Great work!
I guess it's time you brought the physical to the digital. Your styling sense would make sense
Exactly! That’s the plan 🧙♂️
Suuuper Cool🔥
Its amazing to see you choosing to take leap towards your passion and your way of portraying it with this cool animation with metaphor is amazing!! Kudos to you and wishing you all the luck fo journey further!
Thank you! ✨ I appreciate the good vibes and the support for this new journey! 🐎
appreciate your courage!
Thanks man!
2026, here i am
Yeeesss! And we're coming for it all! 🐎🔥
Life is so interesting! for some people the dream is to leave design and open a store, and for others it’s the opposite 😄
Applauding your bravery to follow your passion 👏✨
Hope it goes amazingly for you!
Haha, so true! I never looked at it that way. Managing physical stores demands so much and really ties you down. Now, being able to do what I love from anywhere in the world feels limitless - 2026 to the clouds! ☁️🚀
Great work 👌 @Jere Diberto
Thanks Sadia!!
Awesome man!
That’s a big decision — closing something you built takes real clarity. Respect for choosing focus and leaning into what actually energizes you. Wishing you momentum in this next chapter.
Thanks! It definitely took some soul-searching, but choosing focus was the best move. I appreciate the support and I’m ready for that momentum! 🙌
Congrats on the new chapter! What do you enjoy designing more than anything else?
Thanks Mario! I'm a branding guy! 😎
That focus is perfect! Motion design and visual identity are such a powerful combo. You're going to do amazing things. Wishing you all the best on this journey! 🚀❤️🔥
Wow! This is SO real- congrats on going all in to where your passion, fire & value meet. May 2026 be phenomenal for you 🫶🏾
Awesome
I haven’t given up on anything. I am a CSE student, and my dream was to become a programmer and build a freelancing career in web development. However, I believe it’s better to start with a smaller, more practical skill first, which is why I chose Search Engine Optimization...
That sounds like a great strategy! 🚀 I’m sure by 2026 all that hard work will pay off. Keep going!
thank you ! and keep me your prayers .
That's awesome!
wishing you the best through the process.
I don't know if I will ever have the courage to make that decision if I was in your position Jere, must have not been an easy decision. Wish you the best in your journey, You have inspired us
Thanks Simira! It was definitely a decision I thought about for a long time. Sometimes you have to let go to keep growing. I’m so glad I could inspire you! Let’s crush it this 2026! 🚀✨
Awesome
This is really cool
Amazing execution!✨
this is soo amazing
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