Build balance in your busy life and grow as a creative pro.


One actionable growth tip to your inbox every Monday morning to help guide and inspire your new week.

Sign Up

Join a growing community of
hundreds of like-minded creative professionals building the lives they deserve.

    We respect your privacy.

    Unsubscribe at any time.

    Mike LaValley

    Architect | Writer | Nerd

    Who am I?

    I'm an Architect and Writer helping creative pros build balance into their busy lives.

    I write daily posts about personal development on LinkedIn and a weekly newsletter to help you build the life you deserve.

    Website | About | Speaking | LinkedIn

    From Subscribers

    "I love these emails and look forward to them every week! I appreciate your research and honesty so much. Thank you, you are so helpful!"
    Emily Hobbs

    “Thank you for your newsletters. They are a source of great inspiration.”
    Manish Kayastha


    "I look forward every week to these messages; they're inspiring, honest, and motivational. Keep them coming, please!"
    Julie Foley



    “Love your posts and newsletters, they always make me think!”
    Hana Nguyen