You land on a Shopify store and it looks crisp and effortless — like someone just clicked a few buttons and it magically came together. But behind the scenes, it’s usually clunky, inconsistent, and way more work than people think. You end up juggling settings, testing layouts, and often relying on extra apps just to get things looking and behaving the way you want. A while back, I joined Ninja's AI Automation group that didn’t teach me Shopify specifically — it taught me how to use AI properly. And that changed everything. Using what I learned there, I “vibe coded” my way into building my site with AI’s help. I’m still learning and refining it, but the difference is night and day. I’m also starting to experiment with AI-generated imagery now, and I’ll be posting those results as I go. To put this into perspective: I asked a company for a website quote and got numbers ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 — and what they described still wasn’t close to what I’m building in terms of presentation. Functionality-wise, sure, a pro team may have advantages… but this is a work in progress, and I’m getting better fast. Bottom line: if you want to learn how to use AI the same way — to build, test, and create without being fully dependent on agencies — I’d seriously recommend checking out Premium or VIP. It’s packed with value, and it’s the reason I’m even able to do this.

Most people try to “eat better” by adding rules. ✅ But the real lever is simpler: nutrient density. Here’s the question 👇 If you ate only the foods in your diet that are truly nutrient-dense (not just calorie-dense), what would you actually be eating? 🤔 That question makes people uncomfortable for a reason. (In a good way.) 😅 One nutrition habit (popular in carnivore circles) that works on any diet is this: Start meals with a protein anchor. 💪 Meat, eggs, fish, beans, tofu, Greek yogurt—whatever fits your choices. Here’s the mini-challenge 🎯 🍴 Eat the protein portion first (or at least half). ⏳ Wait 10 minutes. 🍞🍪 Then decide if you still want the starch/sweet/snack. This isn’t magic ✨ — it’s a simple way to build meals around nutrition + satiety instead of cravings. Try it for 7 days 🗓️ and notice one thing: Do you feel steady and satisfied… or do you keep “needing something” after you eat? ⚖️

Comics and graphic novels are facing a new wave of censorship. The impact? It lands hardest on independent creators: those without big publishers or legal teams behind them. When a few vocal groups drive organized book bans, it’s not just well-known series that get targeted. Indie writers and illustrators are the first to feel the chill, often forced into self-censorship or kept out of libraries and classrooms altogether. This climate of fear makes it tougher to tell authentic stories, especially for marginalized voices. When comics dealing with gender, identity, or real-world issues are pulled off shelves, everyone loses. The truth: censorship isn’t just about what’s offensive, it’s about who gets to decide what stories are seen. Have you faced or witnessed comic book censorship? Share your experience below. Let’s keep the conversation going and support creative freedom: especially for independent creators. Learn more or join the Creative Illuminati community: https://www.skool.com/mikes-sketchbook-7350/about

Most people treat Skool like LinkedIn - make content, slide into DMs, pitch your offer. I did the opposite and landed my first $1,000/mo client. No following. No cold outreach. No "hey, saw your comment" DMs. The counterintuitive part? I made them come to ME by doing the one thing most people skip. Broke down the whole method in the video below - it's probably not what you'd expect Curious if anyone else has tried something similar or if this sounds completely backwards to you?

One of the fastest ways to calm cravings and mood swings has nothing to do with willpower… and everything to do with how you eat your first real meal of the day. Most people start the day with: - Toast, cereal, fruit, “healthy” granola - Or worse: just coffee and vibes ☕️ Then by afternoon they’re: - Irritable - Craving sugar - Raiding the pantry Here’s a simple experiment that works whether you’re carnivore, low carb, or just “trying to do better”: For the next 3–5 days: 1. Make your first real meal mostly protein and fat. Examples: - Eggs + bacon - Ground beef with a bit of cheese - Salmon and eggs - Leftover steak with butter 2. Skip the big hit of carbs in that first meal. - No toast, cereal, juice, pastries, big fruit bowls - If you must have carbs, keep it small and eat it after your protein 3. Watch what happens to: - Your 10-11 am. snack urge - Your afternoon energy - Your mood in the evening Why this works: Starting the day with protein and fat keeps blood sugar steadier and gives your brain the amino acids it needs to function. That means fewer crashes → fewer “I have no self-control” moments. This is one of the quiet levers we use in carnivore: win the first meal, and the rest of the day gets easier by default.