2.1 | Choose Fun. Do Yacht-Level Work.

2.1 | Choose Fun. Do Yacht-Level Work.

From 614 Things by DJSJ

January 3, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 1

About this episode

In the Season 2 premiere, DJSJ reflects on personal growth and the importance of joy and creativity in building the life you want.

Six years later, 614 Things is back.In this Season 2 premiere, I reflect on growth, joy, power, and the work it takes to build the life you want. From leaving nightlife to redefining fun, committing to creativity, and stepping into what I call “yacht-level work,” this episode is a soft but intentional reset.This season is about exploration—of New York City, creativity, aging, joy, and ambition—and I’m inviting you along for the ride.✨ Choose fun✨ Follow the spark✨ Do the workWelcome to Season Two. 0:00 – Welcome BackSix years later and the return of 614 Things 1:00 – Intentions for Season TwoGrowth, exploration, and inviting listeners along for the journey 2:00 – Choosing Joy Out LoudWhy fun and softness matter more than ever 4:00 – Leaving Nightlife & Redefining RestBurnout, Costa Rica, and choosing sleep as joy 6:30 – A Different New Year’s EveRituals, solitude, and intentional living 7:45 – Power as the Word for the YearClaiming confidence and personal agency 9:00 – Creative Focus for the Year AheadPlays, novels, art, and collaboration 11:00 – Yacht-Level WorkMatching effort to the life you want 12:45 – Closing ReflectionsChoosing fun, following the spark, and moving…

Topics covered

  • growth
  • joy
  • power
  • creativity
  • exploration
  • New York City
  • aging
  • ambition

Keywords

  • yacht-level work
  • fun
  • intentional living
  • burnout
  • solitude

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Places: New York City, Costa Rica

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