Saying goodbye with a heavy heart 💔

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

I have been thinking for a long time about whether to write you this email or not.

After 29 consecutive issues, season 2 of The Maker Journey is over.

I'm dropping it.

Over the past few months, I've spread myself too thin with all the ongoing projects: this newsletter, two social media, and two businesses to bootstrap.

Life has obviously taken its toll. More often than not, it's been a miracle to find time to cook or clean the house, let alone see friends.

And I need a break.

I mulled over for a while about changing the email format to keep it going, but the truth is, I would still have to catch my breath sooner or later.

It's far from an easy decision—believe me.

To be completely honest with you, as I've always been, I have money troubles to take care of. This journey is not yet sustainable, and it's a fucking problem.

How long can I carry it on?

I don't know, but focusing on sharing learnings and updates would distract me too much. Hence, I'll need to sharpen my priorities for a while.

If you allow this metaphor, it's like trimming dead or damaged leaves from a plant to stimulate growth in other parts.

In this case, it's about mental bandwidth. I need all the energy and resources to turn it around.

One month, two months—who knows how long it will take me to settle down and recover financially.

Thus, this goodbye.

Think of it like a season 3 in the making.

Take care.

*mic drop* 🫳🎤

Mattia out (for now).

PS: I might send casual emails when something interesting comes out.

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