This episode takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a successful tattoo career beyond just technical skill. Crush Captain gets brutally honest about his transformation from someone who was "tired of being a piece of shit" to an internationally recognized artist who commands stages at major conferences. His story isn't about overnight success or natural talent—it's about the deliberate, uncomfortable work of rebuilding yourself from the ground up.
We dive into the hard truths about mental toughness that most artists avoid discussing. From walking 9-14 miles daily through Florida heat while smoking cigars and listening to self-development content, to failing 75 Hard multiple times before finally conquering it, Crush reveals the messy reality of personal transformation. This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about stress, discipline, and what it actually takes to separate yourself from the average artist in this industry.
Links:
instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue
instagram.com/boundbyartproject
instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio
Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project
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