After 20 years in the tattoo industry, I've learned that success isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with burnout, the tough decisions I had to make, and how narrowing my focus actually expanded my impact. Whether you're running a shop or building your career as an artist, this conversation is about getting real with yourself and choosing what truly matters.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the "do it all" mentality leads to inevitable burnout

• How to identify your "one thing" and why it matters

• The importance of setting boundaries with yourself, not just others

• Why supporting others starts with taking care of yourself first

• Real strategies for transitioning from quantity to quality in your work

• The truth about sustainable success in the tattoo industry

• How to make tough decisions about your career direction

Links:

The 1 Thing book by Gary Keller: https://the1thing.com/book/

boundbyart.com: http://boundbyart.com/

bluebirdtattoos.com: http://bluebirdtattoos.com/

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue: http://instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject: http://instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio: http://instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

 

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project