I’ve toyed with opening my own shop for years. Well, procrastination’s over. It's here after a journey of sawdust, paint splatters and late-night doubts. The best part? It’s always open.

A box of old photos and a sudden realisation. Sometimes, you don’t realise how your past shapes your present until it’s staring you right in the face.

They say most businesses don’t survive the first three years. As I close out year three, I can see why. Here’s what 2024 taught me about failure, pivoting, and perseverance.