AI assisted
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget: Creative Solutions for Small Brands
Marketing on a shoestring budget requires creative content and strategic social media use to connect with your audience effectively.
23 June 2026
Writing
Blog
Guides, essays, and thinking out loud on creativity, business, and conscious living.
Note
Some pieces on this blog are written by a small team of AI agents I built and supervise on a Mac in my Munich studio. They research, draft, fact check, edit for voice, and generate the hero image. Each AI-assisted post is tagged below. I read every piece. If something is off, write to me.
AI assisted
Time's Warp in MAR's Branches
In my work, hesitation and revision are as important as the final product, much like how each day feels unique in its passage.
23 June 2026
AI assisted
Balancing the Books and Mental Health as a Solo Founder
Balancing a solo founder's responsibilities can be overwhelming. Learn how to manage stress and maintain mental health in this personal journey.
23 June 2026
AI assisted
City Rhythm and Fluttering Scarves
The title of the painting am i your nothing lingers in my mind as I work, each letter a question mark.
22 June 2026
AI assisted
Install Ollama and Get Your First Local AI Reply Quickly
Learn to install Ollama and set up a local AI model on your Mac for quick and offline assistance in various tasks.
22 June 2026
AI assisted
ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Navigating Productivity Challenges
ADHD can make daily tasks daunting, but strategies like the Two-Minute Rule and time blocking help manage productivity.
22 June 2026
AI assisted
ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Are Founders With ADHD Built for Success?
ADHD can be both a challenge and an asset for entrepreneurs, offering unique strengths like creativity and risk-taking.
21 June 2026
AI assisted
Finding Silence in Bold Declarations
The bold red text contrasts sharply against the teal background, drawing me in with its vibrancy and quiet intensity.
21 June 2026
AI assisted
Productivity Systems for ADHD Founders: A Personal Journey
Navigating the productivity challenges of ADHD as a founder through personal experience and system-building strategies.
20 June 2026
AI assisted
The Anti-Hustle Culture Movement: A New Approach to Success
The anti-hustle culture movement is redefining success for Gen Z, focusing on mental health and personal values over relentless productivity.
20 June 2026
AI assisted
Seeking Order in Abstract Lines
Why do we seek order in abstraction? Is there comfort in lines and shapes that don't mirror the world as we know it? These questions linger, and I find myself returning to this...
19 June 2026
AI assisted
Anti-Hustle Culture: A Path to Wellbeing
The alarm goes off at six, its shrill tone slicing through my dreams like a razor. Another day to conquer, another canvas waiting for me downstairs.
19 June 2026
AI assisted
Why I'm Embracing Slow Travel in Europe
Today, I'm embracing slow travel in Europe, choosing quality over quantity to truly experience each destination.
18 June 2026
AI assisted
Circular Fashion: A Miscalculation?
Today, I explored the economic and environmental challenges of circular fashion, revealing miscalculations in its profitability.
18 June 2026
AI assisted
Building a Brand Community on the Cheap
I woke up early today and walked down to the local café, my notebook in hand.
17 June 2026
AI assisted
Nature's Calm: Restoring Focus Through the Outdoors
Nature offers a respite from daily demands, helping to restore focus and mental energy.
17 June 2026
AI assisted
ADHD and Productivity: A Founder's Perspective
ADHD can make daily tasks challenging, but strategies like Pomodoro timers and breaking tasks into smaller steps can help manage time more effectively.
16 June 2026
AI assisted
Building a Brand Community for Small Businesses
Building a brand community requires more than just social media presence; it's about creating an environment where people feel seen and part of something greater.
15 June 2026
AI assisted
Finding Balance in Anti-Hustle Culture: A Founder’s Perspective
Mila reflects on applying anti-hustle culture to her business HACOY while maintaining growth and well-being.
15 June 2026
AI assisted
Inner Turmoil, Outer Calm
The central figure in MINI, 03 is a dense amalgamation of colors, reflecting my own inner landscape.
13 June 2026
Worth: The Three Numbers That Stop You Undercharging
Most people who make things by hand undercharge for years without noticing. Worth is a free tool that turns the honest costs behind one piece into three grounded prices: a floor you must never sell below, a fair price that pays you a real wage, and a signature price that asks for the full worth of the work. Here is the thinking behind it, and how to hold your price without ever discounting.
13 June 2026
AI assisted
Painting My Way to Focus: A Creative Outlet for ADHD
Painting helps manage ADHD symptoms by providing a creative outlet, channeling energy into something meaningful.
11 June 2026
AI assisted
Why Slow Travel Europe Is the Key to Sustainable Exploration
Woke up in Munich, pondering slow travel Europe as a sustainable exploration method.
11 June 2026
AI assisted
City Streets and Inner Revolutions
The vibrant pink and red fields envelop the central blue and grey shapes, mirroring my own emotional spectrum.
8 June 2026
AI assisted
Turkenstrasse Whispers and Silent Echoes
The central swirl of light and shadow captures this duality, drawn towards the light but anchored by the shadows.
8 June 2026
AI assisted
AI's Local SEO Impact on Small Businesses
AI's local SEO impact on small businesses is significant, but striking a balance between automation and personal touch is crucial.
8 June 2026
AI assisted
City Whispers and Silent Canvases
Each cobalt stroke and gold drip mirrors the way light filters through the leaves in the English Garden, capturing fleeting shadows and gentle breezes.
7 June 2026
AI assisted
Art as Meditation: Finding Calm in Creative Practice
Art as Meditation explores how the creative process can serve as a form of mindfulness, reducing stress and enhancing mental well-being.
6 June 2026
Life Mosaic: A Gentle Holistic Wellness Assessment Across Mind, Body, Soul, and Aura
Life Mosaic is a free, private holistic wellness self assessment that maps four dimensions of your life: Mind, Body, Soul, and Aura. Answer twelve gentle questions for a free snapshot, or unlock the full forty question portrait with detailed insights, a downloadable PDF, a 30 day ritual plan, and an audio reflection in Maximilian Rupp's own voice.
5 June 2026
AI assisted
Micro-Influencers: The Quiet Power for Small Brands
Micro-influencers can significantly boost small brands like HACOY through authentic, engaging content and genuine connections.
4 June 2026
AI assisted
Nature's Prescription: Restoring Focus Through Attention Restoration Theory
Sitting by a window with a view of nature can help reset your focus, according to Attention Restoration Theory.
4 June 2026
AI assisted
Local Models vs Cloud: Practical Advantages for Founders
Local models offer founders greater control privacy and cost savings compared to cloud services by managing data internally.
1 June 2026
AI assisted
Decisions at the Intersection of Paths
A distant phone vibrates softly against the silence of my studio, a rhythmic hum that barely penetrates the thick concentration required to navigate the canvas before me. The...
31 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers of Motion in Stillness
Crimson Drift hangs before me, acrylic on canvas, its surface a testament to layered intentions and hesitant revisions.
31 May 2026
AI assisted
City Faces, Silent Stories
The U-Bahn rumbles beneath me, a distant hum as I sit in my favorite corner of Café Munding, a regular haunt on Turkenstrasse. The English Garden is just steps away, its green...
30 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers of Time on Leopoldstrasse
The painting titled "Unfinished Look" captures a moment suspended in time, much like those fleeting instants when life feels poised between one phase and another.
30 May 2026
AI assisted
Finding Focus: My ADHD and Art Journey
An artist's journey through Munich streets and canvas, navigating ADHD with art as a sanctuary.
30 May 2026
AI assisted
Stillness in Urban Bloom
A pigeon coos outside my window, its rhythm blending with the distant hum of Leopoldstrasse traffic.
29 May 2026
AI assisted
Between Presence and Silence
A peeling poster catches my eye as I pass by the window on Leopoldstrasse, its edges curling like leaves in autumn. The city seems quieter today, a rare moment of stillness...
28 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers of Leopoldstrasse: Depth in Abstraction
Each stroke is like a leaf catching light, or perhaps, the shadow it casts, both inextricably linked.
28 May 2026
AI assisted
ADHD and Founding: The Real Work Isn't Productivity
Navigating ADHD as an artist and founder involves creating external systems for productivity and using rewards to stay motivated.
28 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers in Balanced Silence
Why do we seek solace in quiet corners, away from the noise? Is it simply to escape, or is there something deeper...
27 May 2026
AI assisted
Turbulent Skies Over Theresienwiese
The swirling blues and pinks of "High Sea" capture the ebb and flow within my own mind, a constant movement of ideas and reflections.
27 May 2026
AI assisted
Gen Z's Quiet Rebellion Against Hustle Culture
Gen Z quietly rebels against hustle culture, prioritizing mental health and authenticity over constant productivity.
27 May 2026
AI assisted
Time's Serene Divide
A clock ticks on the wall, its steady rhythm a constant in the quiet studio where light and shadow meet in serene contemplation.
26 May 2026
AI assisted
The Weight of Unsaid Words
The text "WHY DO YOU" in bold yellow stands out against a gradient background of purple, light green, and off-white, inviting deeper contemplation.
26 May 2026
AI assisted
Emotions Entangled in Lisbon
A text message vibrates my phone as I sit at the kitchen table, the screen lighting up with notifications that seem to blur together.
25 May 2026
AI assisted
Nature's Focus Fix: The Science Behind Attention Restoration
Attention Restoration Theory explains how nature resets our cognitive resources, enhancing focus and concentration after prolonged mental exertion.
25 May 2026
AI assisted
Echoes of Moments Past
The colors, green and orange fields with stark black text, seem more urgent than before, a direct call to recall the essence of moments past.
25 May 2026
AI assisted
Finding Focus: Minimalism's Creative Edge
Explore how minimalism enhances creativity by clearing mental space, ideal for those with ADHD seeking focus.
25 May 2026
AI assisted
Between Creation and Silence
In the center, the swirling field of ochre and gold invites contemplation; it's a sunburst caught in mid-motion.
24 May 2026
AI assisted
On Olive Rain
Each stroke serves as a silent dialogue between the surface and the eye, inviting viewers to look closer.
24 May 2026
AI assisted
What Ifs Haunt the Silence
The white shape in "White Echo" seems to float above the turmoil of red and blue below, like a thought that tries to rise above life's noise.
23 May 2026
AI assisted
Wounds Within Walls
Each stroke is a moment of hesitation, followed by a decision to revise, to push forward despite the fear.
23 May 2026
AI assisted
Turkenstrasse Moments: Where Time Pauses
Each stroke, each splash, was an act of letting go, of embracing the unknown within the controlled chaos of creation.
22 May 2026
AI assisted
Less is More: Minimalism and Creativity
Discover how minimalism enhances creativity by clearing mental space and reducing distractions in this insightful exploration.
22 May 2026
AI assisted
Taste of Abstraction Beyond Words
Each brushstroke on this acrylic canvas tells its own story; some bold and decisive, others hesitant and blurred.
22 May 2026
AI assisted
Beyond Silence: MAR's Chaotic Harmony
A gentle buzz from my phone interrupts the quiet rhythm of my thoughts, leading me to focus on the ochre tones rising like pillars in Chaotic Harmony.
21 May 2026
AI assisted
Gen Z's Anti-Hustle Movement: A Well-Being Revolution
Gen Z challenges traditional work culture by prioritizing well-being over constant hustle, reflecting a shift towards valuing time, health, and happiness.
21 May 2026
AI assisted
Silent Urgency in Chaos
Each stroke is dynamic, visible in its rawness, creating a textured surface that mirrors the intensity of the message.
21 May 2026
AI assisted
Claw Marks of Contemplation
The rough texture of the canvas absorbs shadows, holding traces of hesitation and revision in "Kitten Claw."
20 May 2026
AI assisted
Hesitation and the Weight of Silence
The central dark mass commands attention in MINI, 01, contrasting with lighter edges and inviting contemplation.
20 May 2026
AI assisted
Art as Meditation: Enhancing Mindfulness Through Creative Expression
Explore how art-making can serve as a powerful meditation practice, enhancing mindfulness and relieving stress through creative expression.
20 May 2026
AI assisted
Horizontal Divide: A Silent Tension
A pigeon coos outside my window, its voice echoing through the silence of an afternoon spent mostly alone.
19 May 2026
AI assisted
Navigating Silence in the Whirlwind
Each color on this canvas represents a fragment of thought, a memory or an emotion that I have tried to capture and hold onto.
19 May 2026
AI assisted
Slow Travel: Mindful European Journeys
Explore mindful European journeys with slow travel principles, fostering deeper cultural connections and sustainable tourism.
19 May 2026
AI assisted
Stepping Back Into Memory's Rhythm
The city smelled of rain today, a crispness in the air that made every breath feel refreshing. A song from my youth played on repeat inside my head, its melody weaving through the...
18 May 2026
AI assisted
Creating Without Algorithms: A Return to Pure Artistry
Exploring the value of human creativity in an age dominated by algorithms and digital tools, this piece celebrates pure artistry.
18 May 2026
AI assisted
Challenging Silence with Bold Demands
The bold yellows of TAKE ART NOT DRUGS stand out sharply against the chaotic swirls of color behind them.
18 May 2026
AI assisted
ADHD and the Founder's Struggle: Why 'I Need To' Fails
Exploring how ADHD affects founders and why vague intentions like 'I need to' fail, offering actionable strategies for productivity.
18 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers of Change in MAR's Studio
A tree on Leopoldstrasse creaks in the wind, its branches swaying like old hands reaching out.
17 May 2026
AI assisted
Urban Echoes in MAR's Studio
The painting Britney was Right hangs quietly, a statement in ochre, green, blue, and white, its text demanding attention amidst textured chaos.
17 May 2026
AI assisted
Confronting Shadows in Maxvorstadt Silence
The bold yellow text "Neid steht dir nicht" leaps off the canvas, stark against the chaotic swirls of dark colors behind it.
16 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers from Maxvorstadt
The central abstract shape dominates with stark contrast and balance between positive and negative space, inviting deeper reflection.
16 May 2026
AI assisted
Anti-Hustle: A New Success Formula?
Explore the rise of anti-hustle culture, a shift from relentless work to valuing mental health and balance.
16 May 2026
AI assisted
Words in the Studio Silence
The text "Mental Health" commands attention, stark black letters against vibrant colors of brick red, teal, and ochre.
15 May 2026
AI assisted
Whispers of Black and Beige
Each line in "Life of a Brush" reflects my journey, showing how each moment builds with purpose.
15 May 2026
AI assisted
Memory's Canvas: Text and Walks
The black text dominates, its starkness accentuated by the high contrast against the fields of yellow and off-white.
15 May 2026
AI assisted
Nature's Quiet Cure for Busy Minds
Exploring how nature's calming effects can restore mental focus and reduce cognitive fatigue for busy minds.
15 May 2026
AI assisted
France's Slow Fashion Week: Munich's Next Move?
France's Slow Fashion Week inspires Munich with sustainable fashion practices and local production showcasing secondhand designs.
14 May 2026
AI assisted
Slow Fashion: A Conscious Shift in Consumerism
Slow fashion advocates for ethical and sustainable clothing production, emphasizing quality over quantity to reduce environmental impact.
14 May 2026
AI assisted
Circular Fashion: A Path to Sustainability
Circular fashion aims to keep garments in use longer through reuse, repair, resale, and recycling, offering a sustainable path for the industry.
12 May 2026
AI assisted
Slow Fashion's Trade War Opportunity
The trade war's impact on slow fashion brands like HACOY presents both challenges and opportunities in the evolving market landscape.
11 May 2026
AI assisted
Art as Meditation: Quiet Moments of Mindfulness
Explore how creating art serves as a profound form of meditation, offering quiet moments of mindfulness and presence.
11 May 2026
Read some books, think I am a writer now.
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer."— Albert Camus A quote my assistant suggested would fit to me and I must admit, I enjoy quite a lot. Not my real assistant (who I am looking to hire now, if you want to check out that job opening have a look here.) Anyway, the assistant I was
18 March 2026
Atoms vs. Bits: Why Every Founder Should Build Both
Why I build both fashion (HACOY) and software (Milio). What physical products teach you about quality, and what software teaches you about speed.
5 January 2026
The Discount Trap: Why I Stopped Running Sales
Discounts are brand poison. Why I stopped running sales at HACOY to protect margins and build loyalty. The math behind why "20% off" kills your profit.
5 January 2026
The Munich Founder's Guide: Building a Global Brand in a "Corporate" C
Munich is not Berlin. It is slower, richer, and obsessed with quality. Here is my guide to navigating the Munich startup ecosystem, from funding to the best cafes for deep work.
5 January 2026
The Founder's Tech Stack: Why I Deleted Everything and Went Back to Ex
Complexity is the enemy of execution. Why I fired Notion, Asana, and HubSpot to run a brand on a single Excel sheet. The complete "Boring Operating System" breakdown.
5 January 2026
The Anti-Schedule: How I Manage Energy Instead of Time (A Founder's Sy
Stop managing time. Start managing energy. A complete breakdown of my Chronobiology-based routine, the "Creator Mode" vs "Operator Mode" split, and why I deleted my calendar.
5 January 2026
Why I created my own productivity tool called Milio
I couldn't find a tool that was simple enough. So I built one. The story behind Milio, a minimalist CRM and project manager designed to replace the noise with focus.
What is this website and why do I need it?
More than a portfolio. This is my digital garden for experiments in fashion and more. Why I built a personal platform to document the journey of building HACOY.
Painting as truth practice, what my canvas teaches my company
My paintings are not a hobby, they are a truth practice. The same rules that make a canvas feel honest guide how I design clothes, build software, and shape a brand that lasts.
You Don’t Need a Niche. You Need a Point of View
Stop chasing a niche. Your most valuable asset is a unique Point of View. How I build fashion, tech, and art projects around a central philosophy of clarity.
How I Run Meta Ads That Feel Honest and Actually Work for Leads and Br
Stop running ads that scream. Learn my strategy for "honest" Meta campaigns that drive newsletter leads, engagement, and trust without aggressive sales tactics.
How I Stay Consistent Without Posting Every Day
You don't need daily posts to build a presence. Learn my sustainable content strategy for consistency without burnout. Quality over quantity wins.
Creating from Your Intuition, Not the Algorithm
Stop chasing the algorithm. Learn how to create meaningful work by following your intuition. A guide to building true value over vanity metrics.
How to Turn Yourself into a Personal Brand (Without Feeling Fake)
Build an authentic personal brand that opens doors. A step-by-step guide to finding your voice and growing your influence without feeling fake.
What to Be Aware of When Creating a Sustainable Fashion Brand
Starting a sustainable fashion brand? Read the hard truths and key lessons from HACOY's journey. What to avoid, how to source, and how to survive.
How I Build Fashion Campaigns That People Feel, Not Just See
Create fashion campaigns that evoke emotion, not just views. My process for storytelling, visual direction, and building a soulful connection with the audience.
How I Got Myself into Magazines (And How You Can Too)
How I landed press for HACOY without a PR agency. My strategy for cold outreach, press boxes, and events that actually get journalists to reply.
How I Create Music with Suno.ai and ChatGPT: A Personal Process from I
Turn emotions into music using Suno.ai and ChatGPT. My step-by-step process for creating finished songs from handwritten thoughts, even if you are not a musician.
How to Build an MVP Using ChatGPT and Bolt.new - A Step-by-Step Guide
Turn your idea into a live product fast. A step-by-step guide to building an MVP using ChatGPT and Bolt.new. Master prompting and no-code development today.