Baby steps can take you to Manhattan!

Where it all begins:

For those who doesn't know me that much... I've started my tattooing career as a young teenager with no expectations and no clear path. Back then I only knew I wanted to do big things and travel a lot haha. I come from a very small city, so the chances to do big things weren't that obvious...

Although, I was extremely lucky at the beginning of my journey, I had a great mentor who not only taught me everything he knew about tattooing, but also helped me to settle solid foundations with strong work ethic, practicing by the right values, and establishing healthy priorities when it comes to deal with clients and growing as a professional in a complex industry. 

 13 years later:

I find myself planning tattoo trips pretty often, traveling at least 3 times a year to different countries, being able to visit new places, meet new people and have an immersive experience with different cultures... I fckn' lovit! Only in the last year I've been dining with vikings in Norway, vibin' the beloved Californian sunsets and had the bests coffees on the go through the middle of Manhattan.  

I have to say.. It doesn't gets "easier" but as it becomes more and more frequent you do gain experience a.k.a. confidence over time. 

Different factors of this whole process become 'easy to deal with' until the point where it looks like an effortless automated processes.

But don't be fooled, if you asked about this to the17 y/o me I'd be scared as f*ck! That's only the result of lots of struggles, lots of practice and error, lots of hours putted into work compounded over the years...

Plus, the more you move, the more doors you get to cross along the way, which also helps.

I DO encourage you to take action and start building the life you've dreamt of, it's one step after the other into the right direction packed with patience and consistency, that's all. 

Trust me, baby steps are fck'n powerful!

Until the next one, big hugs.

Toro Gazze.