Danny Chen
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Done Convincing. Done Explaining.
For years, I tried to bridge the gap between who my family expected me to be and who I actually am. They expected someone smaller. Someone safer. Someone who would fit neatly into their definition of “success” – stable job,… Continue reading
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Showing Up For Me, and For Us #shorts
It’s the morning on Christmas Eve. Somehow, I kept having this feeling that people in general are expecting some sort of positive, joyful, happy mood. But that is not what I am feeling right now. No, I’m not feeling angry… Continue reading
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The Explorer’s Imperative: Why I Build for Permanence
Point Permanence. Elevation 1,457 feet. Established 2006. That’s where I planted my first monument – not a physical structure, but a digital one. Breadcrumb navigation. The first modern visual indicator. A wayfinding system that would go on to generate billions… Continue reading
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Owning My Real Fears
Hey wassup guys. Look, it is truly nice to be able to get back into some semblance of writing life. Truth is, I haven’t felt this way in a truly long time. Perhaps ever. For as long as I could… Continue reading
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Done with Fake Gratitude #shorts
As I was sitting at Paris Baguette earlier this evening, just needing a bit of time to wind down after a rather emotionally heavy day, I could not help but feel this urge to express what I’m really feeling about… Continue reading
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The Pioneering Edition of, “What the Fuck Am I Doing Here?? 🤷” #shorts
Well well, I think that title really does give it away, doesn’t it? I think you can pretty much guess what I might be feeling today…?? Well, it isn’t self-doubt, in case that’s what you might be wondering. Nope… It’s… Continue reading
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OPINION: Stop Chasing a Portfolio. Start Building a Legacy. #shorts
For years, I watched designers obsess over their portfolios. More projects. Better screenshots. Prettier case studies. It became a performance—a dog-and-pony show designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers. But here’s the truth most won’t admit: A portfolio proves skill.… Continue reading
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Showing Up at 85% Energy Level #shorts
I feel kinda like the weather today. Gloomy, heavily overcast, almost bordering on a major thunderstorm ⛈️. For me, this is one of those sweater weather days, but mostly importantly, it’s more about being chill, relaxed and taking it easy.… Continue reading
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Life of a Pioneer
A Shitty Start I had a pretty shitty start to my day. Woke up with an itchy right eye, which totally ruined my workout session. But I managed to still do my walk 🚶around the park 🌳. Over breakfast, my… Continue reading
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/ sudo purge old_timeline_
Hi everyone! It’s actually really nice to be back into this writing 🖊️ mood again. As we begin writing during this new phase of my life, I like to point out that we’re still a work-in-progress. The thing about going… Continue reading
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