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What Tim actually does for work [Chinese Edition] 我實際為咗工作做嘅嘢

If you grew up with immigrant parents you know the struggle. Explaining what you do for a living never really sticks. Last time I was back home I went all out and made a full PowerPoint presentation in Cantonese. I’m practicing until I’m fluent, so send me a message and let’s chat!

J. Cole’s latest album has been on repeat, so this Sketchnote is a visual tribute to The Fall-Off. Back in the day, I used to listen to hip-hop on cassette tapes and write down the lyrics on paper, constantly rewinding to catch every punchline and rhyme. Listening to this album brought me right back to those days, analyzing the meaning of each song and the messages behind his storytelling. The album is incredible 🔥

Draw a Telephone a 100 ways ☎️ In my 10–20–30 Challenge, I reference a video by Dan Mall where he recalls a design school assignment to draw a telephone in 100 different ways. I love this exercise because it forces you to think creatively and look at things differently.

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New Sketchnotes Project ✍️ Last year, I created sketchnotes at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York City, capturing key ideas from panels and discussions through visual summaries. The event brought together leaders from traditional finance and Bitcoin. Explore the full project and video recap at https://sketchnotes.pixelflex.com/bitcoin-investor-week

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of World Sketchnote Day 2026 ✍️ Sketchnoting at conferences and events is one of my favourite ways to turn big ideas into clear, memorable visuals. Graphic recording simplifies complex information and helps people better understand and remember what they’ve learned.

I’m looking to work with more events this year, creating Sketchnotes and Live Visual Notes for conferences. Take a look at my sketchnotes portfolio and if it feels like a good fit, I’d love to collaborate. 🔗 https://sketchnotes.pixelflex.com

Year in Review ✨ As I look back on 2025, one word stands out: agency. This year was all about being proactive, taking ownership, and shaping my path instead of letting life just happen. It’s been a year of learning, exploring, and leaning into creativity as my competitive edge. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. The economy slowed, financial goals fell short, and the rise of AI brought plenty of uncertainty. Even so, these challenges pushed me to grow and focus on what I can control.

Some of the moments that made this year unforgettable include traveling to NYC and Las Vegas, attending Bitcoin conferences, creating sketchnotes, launching my new portfolio website, and meeting incredible new people along the way.

2025 reminded me that agency isn’t just a mindset ✨ it’s action. I’m carrying that forward into 2026 to make it bigger, more creative, and to take more chances.

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2025 by the Numbers ✨ Pixel Flex

This year I’ve been sharing real 500 million bolívares bills as a reminder of how quickly money can lose its value. Lasting wealth is created by adding meaningful value through creative design that continues to compound.

To celebrate the holidays, I’m giving these bills to new subscribers who join my mailing list before my Year In Review Newsletter is released on December 31, 2025.

Happy Holidays!

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My Top 10 Books & Podcasts of 2025

1. Creative Confidence by Tom Kelly & David Kelly
2. The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson & William Rees-Mogg
3. Logos That Last by Allen Peters
4. All-In Podcast
5. The Book of Satoshi by Phil Champagne
6. The Big Print by Lawrence Lepard
7. Positioning by Al Ries & Jack Trout
8. What Bitcoin Did with Danny Knowles
9. The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
10. Maple Bitcoin

My Top 10 Events & Adventures in 2025

1. Webflow Conference
2. Bitcoin Conference
3. Bitcoin Investor Week
4. WSOP with Alan Keating
5. The Refinery at Domino​ with McGuire Brannon
6. The Museum of Modern Art
7. Q&A with Dan Mall
8. Times Square
9. Poker in Vegas
10. The Metropolitan Museum of Art