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Growing up this was a question that I was asked by family, friends and most often myself. Was my success measured by good grades? Popularity? Being rich?
I soon realised that such a simple question posed many underlying themes of complexity.
I would often discuss with close friends of mine, the different definitions of success everyone has and what it would take to materialise those ideals.
One day I came across a single quote that encapsulated my entire emotions into words.
"Success is the progressive realisation of a worthy ideal"
This resonated to my core. I consciously realised more than ever that everyone in this world is in pursuit of their own ideal success, whether that means fulfilling their dream of becoming a teacher, excelling in their career, or being a good parent; you get the point. Success was never black and white and everyone’s got a different definition they’re working towards.
Once I understood this I realised it was never the final destination that was important, it was the entire process and journey of how we get there.
In my younger years I was filled with ambition, curious desire, and a strong drive to achieve the goals I set for myself. However, as time went on, I began to feel the slow burden of life taking its toll, gradually eroding that once-fiery passion I had.
I remember stumbling across NFTs for the first time—setting up my own wallet, browsing different collections, exploring rarities, and finally, the nervous yet exciting phase of purchasing my first NFT. The excitement and fun that came with sharing this experience with my friends became the birthing place of my passion.
Then came Ordinals, A breathtaking encapsulation of digital art, existing in one of its purest immutable forms on one of the greatest digital assets of our time.
Undeniable Passion.
A new ocean wave of vibrant diverse communities that spanned from the memers to the dreams. No one size fits all but a community and place for everyone. I once again felt that fiery dormant passion blaze back into existence and a smile etched across my face.
With a burning desire in my heart, I grabbed my pencil, sat in my chair and I could feel the overwhelming emotions pour onto the canvas as I began to express my creativity. I realised this was the start of my worthy ideal and began to work away.
There you have the genesis of Stics.
Stics is a limited collection of unique Stic Figures inscribed onto Bitcoin as an Ordinals collection.
Each Stic is a representation of the youthful passion that lies within us all and a memento to strive toward realizing one’s ideals. The simple childlike artwork is to act as a reminder of the inner desires we all had growing up.
Stic collectors are fully encouraged to embrace their cute simple Stics, spread positive vibes throughout the space and I look forward to seeing what our fellow Stics are capable of creating.
This collection was a challenge to myself and hopefully, a memento to everyone else that the progressive realisation of your worthy ideal, holds the most significance in defining your own success.
You'll face plenty of adversity along your journey, there will always be ups and downs, good times and bad times. Learn from it all. These experiences help us grow and capture a brief glimpse into the fragile, yet beautiful story of our lives.
Remember your dreams.
Remember your inner STICS.