Day 16: Building on the Foundation — 180 Days to Grow My Portfolio Career

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I’m currently adjusting to a new routine, and it’s taking some time to get used to it. They say it takes around 60 days for a habit to feel like second nature, right? I suppose that applies to writing as well.

Before diving into today’s update, someone recently asked me why I chose to embark on this 180-day writing journey to document my portfolio career. The answer is simple: I want to become a better storyteller.

It’s often said that the simple act of writing helps you communicate more clearly. And as Steve Jobs emphasised, storytelling is a powerful tool in business, but I think it extends far beyond that — it applies to careers, daily life, and more. You can have a great product or fantastic skills, but if you don’t know how to market them properly, it’s over before it even begins. And storytelling is a huge part of that.

Now, back to the business day. Yesterday was an office day, so I spent most of my time reviewing social media and campaign material from the team for my 9–5. As soon as I got home, I figuratively splashed some water on my face and started working on a short animation feature for Find A Biz Africa. I’m currently on an animation learning journey, so it’s all fun and games here! Just kidding — it’s actually…