This was the shitty and extremely tiny studio I lived in Boulder, Colorado from 2010-2011.

It was a tiny place where I started to execute my dreams. A period when I decided to change my life completely, sell everything I had, and apply for Boulder Digital Works.
I took a big risk and it was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
As we roll into 2014, stumbling upon this picture has a special feeling of accomplishment combined with the perception I had to fail so many times before things started to work out (and certainly will in the future).
It's time to hustle.
Now, more than ever, you are being asked to present the unabridged version of yourself, without any shortcuts or alternatives.
Lately, I have realized the enormous potential of playing the long game in relationships. There is a simple question I now ask for every new person I meet...
Donato is a Budokon black belt, the founder of Miami Ice Club and the only Certified Wim Hof Instructor in South Florida.