Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ Consistency is often framed as a test of willpower, something that requires grinding through exhaustion and pushing yourself to the limit. But that mindset can quickly lead to burnout. If you have a theater performance tomorrow, you gotta go to bed and rest, instead of worrying about posting another podcast episode or blog post. ...yeah that's me. Today, I’d like to share a gentler and more sustainable approach to consistency. One that doesn’t rely

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ Here's the photo of my daruma I bought on Jan 3rd I talked about in the intro. The new daruma doll does not have eyes, so there is a tradition of first filling in the left eye while making a wish, and then filling in the other eye when the wish comes true. Of course, there is also a tradition of filling in both eyes at the beginning, but since this is a wish for the publication of a book, I would like to fill in the right eye after the book is succ

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ Happy New Year!! 2026 has officially begun, and while it feels like time flew by incredibly fast, it also somehow feels heavy with everything that happened along the way. In a recent blog, I reflected on my 2025 year-in-review, reflecting about the goals I achieved, the ones I didn’t, and everything that happened in between. Today, I want to build on that reflection and talk about how we can turn 2026 into a genuinely productive year, not just one

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ We’re down to the last day of 2025. If I had to describe this year in one word, it would be the year of anticipation . In animation, anticipation is the preparatory movement that happens before a big action. When a character jumps, they crouch first. When there’s a large motion, there’s a small movement that comes before it, making the action feel smoother and more powerful. I didn't plan it that way. But looking back, that’s exactly what it becam

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ In this podcast episode, I talk about why we’re drawn to people who keep trying, even when it’s scary, uncertain, or painful. This episode is a personal and emotional one for me, as I reflect on dreams, effort, and what it means to keep showing up when success isn’t guaranteed. The Power of Passion: Why We Are Drawn to Those Who Try Hard The notion that “people are drawn to those who are trying hard” has lingered in my mind for quite some time, but

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️ I am excited to share some big news with you. My upcoming novel, The Princess and the Blade - Book 1, is now officially available for preorder on Amazon!!😆🌱💚 It's finally on Amazon!!! I can't believe it😭 The Amazon product page has also been updated with A+ Content, so you can get a much clearer visual overview of the book. I would love it if you could take a look at the refreshed page! But please read this before buying on Amazon!!💥🖐️ Yes, p