After weeks of preparation, my first week at Iconic POS & Print Shop has finally arrived. In this Mission Log, I reflect on first impressions, discovering where my skills fit, and realizing that all the quiet work leading up to this moment truly paid off. Becoming Iconic turned out to be about much more than joining a company—it became about growing into the person I’d been preparing to become.
Tag: lean six sigma
Training Montage
Every superhero has a training montage, but the quiet preparation is often forgotten. This Mission Log chronicles a week of learning new skills, building routines, and preparing for a new career before the first day even begins.
Charting a Path Into Freelance Design (Without the Scams)
Between turning 50, moving, night shifts, and finishing my Lean Six Sigma course, I’m exploring what it might mean to build a freelance graphic design side gig—and confronting all the anxiety that comes with taking on a new mission.
Tools of the Night: How I Thrive on the Graveyard Shift
From finding focus in quiet hours to powering through with music and Diet Pepsi, I’ve built my own system for thriving on the graveyard shift. Here’s how I make nights my mission.
Strength Shared: How Inner Power Translates to Teamwork
Inner power doesn’t stop with the self—it grows stronger when shared. In this post, I explore how qualities like resilience, empathy, creativity, and courage translate into teamwork that lights the way forward.
Lighting the Path: Tools That Help Me Shine
Every hero needs the right tools to light the way forward. For me, tools like reflection, flexible routines, Lean Six Sigma principles, and even the Osho Zen Tarot help me shine.
Back to the Bridge: Making My Career Comeback Mission
Every hero faces setbacks. My career comeback mission is about returning to the bridge with resilience, new skills, and the courage to chart what’s next.
Mission: Sustain — Building Skills Without Burning Out (Again)
Skill-building used to mean pushing myself too hard. Now I’m learning how to grow without burning out—and why that approach actually works better.
🪪 Reboot Sequence: Resetting My Mission for the Second Half of the Year
I’m resetting my mission for the second half of the year—not to start over, but to realign with purpose and prepare for what’s next.
🛠️ My Learning Lab: Experimenting With Focus and Flow
In my creative learning lab, I’m experimenting with focus and flow—testing systems, routines, and reflection habits that support how I actually work best.