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Why I’m Quitting Social Media in 2025

14 June 2025 by Jef van de Graaf
Why I Hate Social Media

This is why I’m quitting social media: it exists to turn every second of our time into a penny, a nickel, a dime, or a dollar stuffed into a VCs’ or founder’s greedy fucking pockets.

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Mastering Your Creative Mindset with Sabrina Del Duca

5 March 2025 by Jef van de Graaf
The Creative Mindset with Sabrina Del Duca

Tired of riding the freelance feast-or-famine rollercoaster? Wondering if youโ€™ll ever break free from the constant hustle and actually thrive?

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  • Mastering Your Creative Mindset with Sabrina Del Duca


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