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8 robinsons, Mario DeBlak Robinson - April 22, 2026

Week 8 of 2026: Always Show Up

I still remember the late nights at Kinko’s—designing, printing, and trimming projects well into the early morning. Sometimes I’d get home just in time for a quick nap before an event. I worked like a madman back then, but I took pride in getting the job done. Decades later, I still can’t shake that work ethic. There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment. I don’t need praise or recognition. I’ve always been self-motivated.

Week 3 of 2026: Where do we Grow From Here

Marketing and design software and hardware changes keep me on my toes — new MarTech appears constantly, job requirements shift, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Week 1 of 2026: The Price of Comfort: Why I’m Choosing Chaos in 2026

For a long time, I bought into a popular idea: that the ultimate goal of life is to eliminate stress. I told myself, “I only do what serves me, what feels good to me, and none of what gives me anxiety or makes me uncomfortable.” It sounds like the perfect formula for a peaceful life, doesn't it?

I spent months—actually, a whole year—living by that mantra. And on the surface, it worked. Life was peaceful. There was a sense of quiet happiness. But as the weeks turned into months, I realized something unsettling: I was losing myself.

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